Kitchen Assistant

Wellington Upper Hutt
Permanent
Part-time

28 days ago

Part Time
Application Closes 06 Sep 2025
Wellington - Upper Hutt City
Cook

Join our team at St Joseph's Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.St Joseph's Lifecare is Care Home with hospital care situated in Upper Hutt, Wellington, which is an exciting place to work, live and raise a family. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?About Us:Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.About this role

St Joseph's Lifecare, located in Beautiful Upper Hutt, Wellington
Permanent Part-Time (less than 32 hours per week on a regular basis)
AM's, PM's and Weekend

Our Kitchen Assistants are responsible for helping to provide meals for our residents at St Josephs Lifecare, working within a cohesive and well-established team environment. We only want the best for our residents, which is why we are seeking a reliable, helpful professional. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where we value career pathways and positive work ethics. This is a busy rest home kitchen where you will be undertaking manual tasks and assisting the cook as requested. Experience is not essential as on the job training will be provided to ensure you succeed in this position. This is a physical role where time on your feet is needed, and a good level of physical fitness is required.He pūkenga tou | Skills & Experience

Experience working in a kitchen, preferably a commercial kitchen would be preferred however on the job training will be provided.
Basic cookery and food hygiene skills.
Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work within a team environment and be a team player.
Availability for morning, afternoon and weekend shifts.
Understanding of Nga Paerewa sector standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.

What's in it for you:

Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us:Submit an online application today by selecting the 'Apply' linkHeritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

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