Kitchen Hand | Casual

Casual Application Closes 02 Sep 2026 Wellington - Levin Food Preparation Worker Kitchen Hand - Casual - Bureau Mō Mātou - About Us When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you’re becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping people for more than 115 years. Everything we do is about supporting people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether that’s an older person needing care and connection, or a family working through tough times. PSC has two well-known service brands that lie at the heart of our mahi: Enliven: our positive ageing services that create age-friendly communities where older people have companionship, choice, fun, and purpose. Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services. Our Bureau team plays a vital role in ensuring our homes and services are safely staffed, helping deliver consistent, high-quality care to older people across the region. Working in the Bureau offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. When you join the Bureau, you become part of a caring and supportive team dedicated to helping older people live well. Together, we make a lasting difference. Mō te tūranga - About the role 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 dinning area is cleared after Elders have finished their 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 Be considerate of residents during mealtimes and ensure their needs are met appropriately As there will be a requirement to carry out meal preparation, some flexibility regarding daily duties will be expected to meet the needs of the kitchen. Mō koe - About you Skills 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: Experience working in a kitchen (preferred) Good communication skills and have a person-centred approach Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and food safety standards If you hold a food safety/hygiene certificate, that would be great but if you don't have one we can train you in what you need to know Enjoy being able to contribute to the work of your team and how this impacts the experiences of our residents Mo o Tatau Painga - About Our Benefits No evenings or late nights in our kitchen, unlike other catering or hospitality roles! 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 Ongoing training and support to help you grow Benefits including discounted healthcare and free counselling services Benefit from our staff well-being calendar - regular events and programmes to promote wellness for all of us A workplace that values diversity and honours Māori as Tangata Whenua Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr