Catering Assistant – St Andrew’s Village

Variety of hours available in our busy kitchen, which produces 450 meals each day for the residents in our Care Suites and Care Centre.

We have a part-time and a full-time role available, and hours include early and late shifts across seven days, including weekends and public holidays.

What you will be doing

General kitchen duties including:

• Helping with plating meals

• Following dietary plans, including texture-modified meals, and taking care with allergies

• Delivery of meals around the care centre and care suites

• Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, and kitchen equipment (using commercial dishwashers or manual wash)

• Cleaning of work surfaces and floors

• Handling and disposal of food and general waste safely (recycling/compliance).

• Following food safety, hygiene, infection control, and health and safety guidelines and procedures

• Recording and monitoring temperatures for food and equipment.

This job suits you, if you:

• Are reliable and take pride in your work

• Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a busy team

• Are friendly and respectful with residents, families and colleagues

• Are happy to be on your feet, lifting, carrying and working at pace

• Pay close attention to detail, especially around diets and allergies

• Can work early starts, weekends and public holidays

• Have the right to work in New Zealand

Experience

Kitchen, hospitality or aged care experience is a bonus, but it is not required. Full training will be provided to the right candidate.

What you get

• A permanent role with guaranteed hours

• Competitive remuneration + a weekend allowance

• A high functioning, supportive and collaborative team

• A well-organised, structured kitchen with clear routines and set tasks for each role

• Training and the chance to develop your skills

How to apply

Email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected], and tell us why you would like to join our team.