Kitchen Hand - Kandahar Home - Masterton

Part Time Application Closes 05 Sep 2026 Wellington - Masterton Food Preparation Worker Kitchen Hand – Part Time 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. Kandahar Home offers a welcoming environment with compassionate care, modern facilities, and strong community connections. Together, we make a lasting difference. Mō te tūranga – About the role We are looking for a Kitchen Hand to work 42 hours per fortnight working as per the below rostered hours: Week 1 Wednesday 06:00am – 13:30pm; Saturday 11:30am – 19:00pm; Sunday 11:30am – 19:00pm Week 2 Monday 06:00am to 13:30pm; Wednesday 06:00am – 13:30pm; Sunday 11:30am – 19:0pm. 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 Applications Email: [email protected] or contact Home Manager David Bradley on 06 370 0447 Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr