Part Time
Application Closes 07 Aug 2025
Manawatu - Manawatu
Food Preparation Worker

Kitchen Hand - Part time Hours - Feilding Coombrae

Fixed term roster so you can plan around your lifestyle!
Supportive team environment
Learning and development - learn whilst you work!

Mō mātou - About us

A job with PSC is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees. At PSC, we truly value our staff and put a huge amount of effort into making the work environment positive.

Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. Coombrae Home is well-known in the Feilding community. Here, the people are warm and friendly. There seems to be a smiling face at every corner. At Coombrae Home we embrace Enliven's philosophy of care. That means we will take every opportunity we can to make sure our Residents have companionship, spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose in their lives.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

As a Kitchen hand, you will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Team Leader to prepare and serve tasty and nutritious meals for lunch and dinner. Confidence in the kitchen with meal preparation is important along with the following:

Prepare morning and afternoon tea, as well as daily meals
Clear tables when all residents have finished eating
Ensure meals are served at the appropriate size and temperature
Maintain daily food and fridge temperature checks
Operate within food hygiene standards and protocols
Be considerate of residents during mealtimes and ensure their needs are met appropriately

As there will be a requirement to carry out meal preparation, some flexibility regarding daily duties will be expected to meet the needs of the kitchen. Hours for this role are in the afternoon 4pm to 7.30pm. There is a possibility of additional hours at times to cover leave and so flexibility and willingness to help at these times is always appreciated!

Mō koe - About you

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of our elders, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. You will also have:

Experience working in a kitchen (preferred)
Good communication skills and have a person centred approach
High standards of personal hygiene and appearance
If you hold a food safety/hygiene certificate, that would be great but if you don't have one we can train you in what you need to know
Enjoy being able to contribute to the work of your team and how this impacts the experiences of our residents

Mo o tatau painga - About our benefits

As a learning organisation, you will be provided with full training and support in your role, so you orientate quickly and feel well equipped in your role.
Gain qualifications while you work, so you can develop your skills and career
Benefit from our staff well-being calendar - regular events and programmes to promote wellness for all of us
Being part of a values-based organisation means we care for each other; we care about what we do and how we do it
Be part of a supportive team environment and get job satisfaction from being of service to others
No evenings or late nights in our kitchen, unlike other catering or hospitality roles!

Applications:

Click the Apply button to start your application. For more information get in touch with Home Manager, Stephen Prabhakaran on 06 323 4491 or email at recruitment@psc.org.nz

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in so Apply Now!

Note: Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

As a community health care provider, Enliven operates a strict smoke free policy across all our sites.

Kitchen Hand - Coombrae Home Feilding