Service Workers - Expression of Interest - Casual
Cleaners, Laundry Workers and Kitchen Hands
- Casual rosters giving you work life balance!
- Supportive team environment
- Learning and development - learn whilst you work!
Mō mātou - About us
When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you become part of a not-for-profit organisation that has been helping people for more than 115 years. Everything we do focuses on supporting people during the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether it’s an older person needing care and connection or a family working through tough times. Our name, Enliven, reflects our heritage and shared values, and our homes and villages are places where older people enjoy companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity, and a sense of purpose. Being part of our team means embracing a values-based approach and contributing to a not-for-profit service dedicated to supporting elders.
Mō te tūranga - About the roles
We are looking for Expressions of interest for Kitchen Hands, Laundry Workers and Cleaners. Shifts for these roles are 8 hours between 6am and 6pm on a casual basis.
As a Kitchen Hand, you will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Team Leader to prepare and serve tasty and nutritious meals for lunch and dinner. Confidence in the kitchen with meal preparation is important along with the following:
- Prepare morning and afternoon tea, as well as daily meals
- Ensure meals are served at the appropriate size and temperature
- Maintain daily food and fridge temperature checks
- Operate within food hygiene standards and protocols
As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for ensuring our Home provides a safe, clean and hygienic environment where our residents can feel comfortable in all areas of the home and enjoy their environment.
- Deliver the highest standard of cleaning services within the Home.
- Work independently but also be part of a team.
- Follow direction and task delegation from the Senior Housekeeper to ensure prioritised and efficient execution of cleaning routines.
- Understand and follow cleaning protocols that support good infection control within the home.
As a Laundry Worker you will be responsible for a variety of routine laundry duties, including maintaining documents related to residents' laundering and distributing clothing and linen. You will also have:
- Previous experience in laundry practices in a residential, hospital or hospitality setting
- Knowledge and experience in commercial cleaning processes, but we can help you learn about this
- Take instruction and delegation from the Senior Housekeeper regarding priorities and routines
- You will be operating a variety of commercial laundry machines and equipment whilst undertaking a range of laundry procedures such as washing, drying, ironing, folding and delivering residents clothing.
We have the following intake schedule for these roles
- Intake 1: December 2025
- Intake 2: March 2026
- Intake 3: June 2026
- Intake 4: September 2026
So please get in touch with which intake suits you!
Mō koe - About you
As well as a passion for the wellbeing of our elders, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. You will also have:
- Good communication skills and have a person-centred approach
- High standards of personal hygiene and appearance
- Enjoy being able to contribute to the work of your team and how this impacts the experiences of our residents
- Willing to work across our Wellington Homes including Cashmere, Huntleigh, Longview and Woburn.
- Must reside in Wellington Region.
Mo o tatau painga - About our benefits
- As a learning organisation, you will be provided with full training and support in your role, so you orientate quickly and feel well equipped in your role.
- Gain qualifications while you work, so you can develop your skills and career
- Benefit from our staff well-being calendar - regular events and programmes to promote wellness for all of us
- Being part of a values-based organisation means we care for each other; we care about what we do and how we do it
- Be part of a supportive team environment and get job satisfaction from being of service to others
- No evenings or late nights in our kitchen, unlike other catering or hospitality roles!
Applications:
Apply now, and for more information or to discuss the role, please contact Amanda Dubier at Amanda.Dubier@psc.org.nz or our Recruitment Team at recruitment@psc.org.nz.
Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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