Peacehaven - Casual - Kitchen Hand
Mō te tūnga | About the role:
Join our friendly and hardworking kitchen team at Peacehaven Village, where you'll play an important part in helping provide nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents.
As a Kitchen Hand, you'll support the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen by assisting with food preparation, dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. This is a hands-on role that suits someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in keeping things running efficiently behind the scenes.
This is a casual position, offering flexibility and variety. Shifts may be rostered between 5.30am and 10.00pm, seven days a week, and you will be based at Peacehaven Village, Tweed Street.
No previous kitchen experience is required, we're looking for reliable team players with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities:
As our kitchen hand or kitchen assistant you will be responsible for:
- Washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and maintaining a tidy kitchen
- Preparing ingredients and assisting with meal preparation and service.
- Working collaboratively with cooks and kitchen staff to provide an excellent dining experience for residents
- Contributing to a positive team culture while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen
- Following food safety and hygiene standards to ensure safe food handling practices
Ōu pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you'll be:
- Friendly, reliable, and happy to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed
- A team player who enjoys working alongside others to achieve great outcomes
- Passionate about providing a positive dining experience for older people
- Able to follow food safety and hygiene standards while maintaining a clean and organised workspace
- Flexible, dependable, and ready to learn new skills in a rewarding role
Mō mātou | About us:
At Enliven Peacehaven Village your work has purpose.
As 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 Enliven, you become part of a values-led Charitable Trust, with a team of more than 350, we are passionate about making a positive difference every day.
Our services are delivered through two divisions - Enliven and Family Works: Enliven 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.
When you join Enliven, you become part of a values-led organisation where your work helps make a real difference for people, families and communities across Southland.
Why you'll love working here:
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- A supportive environment for achieving work-life balance and competitive wages that recognise your talents and contributions
- We are committed to excellence, innovation and shaping a workplace culture that values every individual
- A supportive team that cares about you and your family
- enjoy discounts and offers across a range of goods and services!
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
If you're looking for flexible work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day, apply now.
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 and appointments with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date, so don't delay apply today!)
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