Kitchen Assistant

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 a 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 is open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. 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, offering abundant opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau. About Our Role Location: St Joseph's Lifecare, Beautiful Upper Hutt, Wellington Employment type: Casual (as and when required, not on a regular basis) Shifts: AM and PM 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, believe that good food is important to well‑being, and be great at working with people. As a Kitchen Assistant at St Joseph's 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 commercial kitchen (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, 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 and experience. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Equal Opportunity Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives that diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place prior to the close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr