Part Time Application Closes 04 Sep 2024 Southland - Invercargill Cook Join our culinary team at Cargill Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by helping create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents.Cargill Lifecare & Village provides rest home and hospital level care, as well as having a vibrant village. Talk to us today about working in a caring environment, with water views from your workplace!Cargill Lifecare & Village is a 40-bed Care Home with a 34-unit Village located in Invercargill. The region has stunning scenery, beaches, walkways, and friendly people – making it a great place to work, live and raise a family. It is an attractive lifestyle, with a short commute, affordable housing in welcoming communities and many great amenities - including schools and recreational facilities. Why would you want to work anywhere else? About Us:Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves in being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whanau. About Our Role: Permanent Part-time role 24.5 Hours per week AMs', PM's and weekend's shifts We have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant, with a passion for working in a culinary environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that good food is important to well-being, and be great at working with people.As a Kitchen Assistant at Cargill Lifecare & Village, you will be responsible for helping to provide hearty nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring any individual food requirements are met. You will need to be reliable and eager to lend a hand, including working AM and weekend shifts, as needed.Your Skills and Experience: Previous experience in catering and food service, ideally working in a commercial kitchen (however on the job training will be given) or previous experience within a Laundry, Kitchen Assistant, and/or cleaning would be preferred but not essential. A passion for creating good food and providing an exceptional dining experience. Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude. Experience delivering to a quality standard. What's in it for you: Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand. Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Join Us: Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.
