Kitchen Assistant
Mō te tūnga | About the role:In this role, you'll support food preparation, meal service, kitchen cleaning, and food safety standards while helping create a positive dining experience for our residents. We are recruiting for two Kitchen Assistant opportunities:
- Casual at Peacehaven Village, working as required (primarily 9.30am to 6.00pm)
- Permanent Part-Time at Vickery Court, working 8.30am to 1.30pm
Our kitchens operate seven days a week, so flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays is important.
Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with food preparation and meal service for residents
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
- Support kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, and general kitchen duties
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
- Treat residents, visitors, and team members with kindness, respect, and professionalism.
Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will need:
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work well in a team and support others when needed.
- A caring and respectful approach when supporting older people.
- Reliability, initiative, and willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays as required.
Mō mātou | About us:
Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is Southland’s largest for-purpose provider of aged care and social services. We are driven by a strong commitment to supporting our community and making a positive difference in the lives of people across the region. When you join PSS, you become part of a values-led Charitable Trust, with a team of more than 380 people, your work helps make a real difference for people, families and communities across Southland.Our services are delivered through two divisions - Enliven Southland and Family Works: Enliven Southland supports the well-being of older people through retirement living, residential and hospital level aged care across our Southland care homes. Family Works provides a wide range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people throughout the region.
Why you'll love working here:
- Meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- A supportive environment that promotes work-life balance
- Competitive remuneration that recognises your skills and contributions
- Access to employee discounts and offers across a range of goods and services
- A caring and supportive team culture
If caring for people and making a difference in your community is important to you, then don’t delay, apply today.
Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be in New Zealand and have a current work visa.
Pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment.
Interviews with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date.