Description
Summary:
Join a supportive team as a Kitchen Hand, ensuring residents receive nutritious meals and a welcoming dining experience in a clean, safe environment.
Highlights:
1. Support quality meals and a welcoming dining experience
2. Work in a warm, family-focused environment
3. Make a daily difference to residents' wellbeing
* Make a daily impact through quality cleaning and meal support
* Supportive, family-focused team
* Enjoy flexible shifts
Kitchen Hand | Casual | Alden Poneke, Wellington
Support quality meals and a welcoming dining experience for our residents through reliable, caring kitchen support.
About the role
Support the Chef and kitchen team to deliver nutritious, well-presented meals in a clean and safe environment. You'll play an important part in residents' daily comfort while working closely with colleagues in a supportive aged care setting.
Key responsibilities:
* Assist the Chef with food preparation and presentation
* Support meal service and kitchen operations
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
* Clean kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
* Work collaboratively to ensure smooth service delivery
Benefits
* Supportive, friendly team environment
* Flexible hours in a caring aged care setting
Why you'll enjoy working at Alden
* Make a daily difference to residents' wellbeing
* Work in a warm, family-focused environment
* Be valued for your contribution and reliability
Skills & experience
You'll be successful if you bring:
* Experience as a kitchen hand or kitchen assistant
* Proven food preparation experience
* Strong focus on hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
* Reliable, friendly, and professional manner
* Ability to support the team during busy periods
* Food safety knowledge, hospitality qualification, or first aid (desirable)
* NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
About Alden
Alden is a privately owned specialist aged care provider offering rest home, hospital, and dementia-level care across 20 residential facilities throughout New Zealand. Our name means "old friend," and that's how we care every day, with trust, respect, and genuine connection. At Alden, we support each resident as an individual, valuing their personality, life story, and needs.
Apply now with your CV and become part of the Alden whanau.