Kitchen Assistant
Join our team at Waterlea Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
Waterlea Lifecare is a 61-bed care home with a friendly, family-orientated environment, supported by a great team. Located in the sunny Marlborough town of Blenheim, the region has stunning scenery, mountains, walkways, wineries and a warm climate – making it a great place to work, live and raise a family. It’s an attractive lifestyle, with a short commute, affordable housing in welcoming communities, and many great amenities - including schools and recreational facilities. 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 organization with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves in being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.
About Our Role:
- Waterlea Lifecare in Blenheim, in the Marlborough Region
- Permanent part-time (24 hours per week)
- AM and Weekend shifts (0645am-1345pm, four days on, four days off)
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant, with a passion for working in a culinary environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people. As a Kitchen Assistant at Stillwater Lifecare, you will be responsible for helping to provide hearty nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring any individual food requirements are met. You will need to be reliable and eager to lend a hand.
Your Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in catering and food service, ideally working in a commercia kitchen (however on the job training will be given).
- A passion for creating good food and providing an exceptional dining experience.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
- Experience delivering to a quality standard.
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’ link
Heritage 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. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
