Kitchen Assistant

Bring your care, energy and team spirit to Oceania.

At Wharerangi Village, food is about more than what’s on the plate. Mealtimes are an important part of our residents’ day.

We’re looking for Kitchen Assistants to join our team, with opportunities available for people looking for either full-time or casual work.

Whether you’re looking for the consistency of a full-time role or the flexibility of casual shifts, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

What you’ll be doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help keep our kitchen running smoothly and support our wider team to deliver great experiences for our residents. You’ll:

• Assist with meal preparation and general kitchen duties
• Help prepare and serve meals to our residents
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and well organised
• Provide warm, friendly service and take pride in the experience you create
• Work alongside your teammates to make sure things get done
• Continue learning and building your skills along the way

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for people who genuinely care about doing a good job and contributing to a great team. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in a kitchen, hospitality or similar environment
• A passion for food and providing great service
• A positive, team-first attitude
• Great communication and organisation skills
• The ability to multitask and manage your time effectively
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to following food safety and cleaning procedures
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts
• The right to work in New Zealand

Most importantly, you’ll understand that every task matters. Whether you’re preparing food, helping a resident or supporting a teammate during a busy service, you’ll take pride in following through and doing it well.

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.
• We're finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We're committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We're proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

Apply now and become part of our journey.

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