Description
Summary:
Support the delivery of quality meals and a welcoming dining experience for residents through reliable kitchen support in an aged care environment.
Highlights:
1. Supportive kitchen and facility team
2. Meaningful work that supports residents' wellbeing
3. Warm and supportive aged care environment
* Part-time role, Thursdays and Fridays
* Supportive kitchen and facility team
* Stable hours in a caring aged care environment
Kitchen Hand | Part-Time | Alden Manurewa
Support the delivery of quality meals and a welcoming dining experience for residents through reliable kitchen support.
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our team at Alden Manurewa. Working every Thursday and Friday, you will support the Cook and wider kitchen team to ensure nutritious meals are prepared and served in a clean, safe, and efficient environment.
This role plays an important part in residents' daily comfort and wellbeing by helping maintain high standards of food service and kitchen hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with food preparation and meal presentation
- Support meal service and kitchen operations
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
- Clean kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
- Assist with stock rotation and storage of supplies
- Follow food safety, infection control, and health and safety procedures
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations
Benefits
* Part-time role with consistent Thursday and Friday shifts
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Meaningful work that supports residents' wellbeing
Why You'll Enjoy Working at Alden
* Make a positive difference to residents every day
- Work in a warm and supportive aged care environment
- Be part of a team that values respect, compassion, and collaboration
Skills & Experience
You'll be successful if you bring:
* Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand, Kitchen Assistant, or in a similar role
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- A reliable, friendly, and professional approach
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team
- Food safety certificate, hospitality qualification, or first aid certificate (desirable)
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa (we are unable to provide visa support for this role)
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.