Kitchen Assistant

Bupa•Redwood City, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bupa Redwood in Ōwhata, Rotorua, the Kitchen Assistant takes ownership of a designated work area and supports the day-to-day operations of a busy kitchen. The role involves preparing and baking food in accordance with established recipes, maintaining high standards of food presentation, and helping deliver meal service smoothly. Bupa Redwood provides rest home, hospital, dementia, and specialist dementia (psychogeriatric) care. This is a permanent, full-time position averaging 32 hours per week, or 192 hours over a six-week roster period. The shift is 7am–3pm, following a rotating pattern of four days on and two days off across Monday to Sunday. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Requirements

Preferably one year of experience in a similar role; full training and development will be provided.
Experience following established recipes and preparing food to a high standard.
Able to work proactively as part of a team, independently, and pitch in where needed.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation.
Excellent time-management and communication skills, including following instructions accurately.
Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents.
Available to work rotating rostered shifts, including weekends.
Reliable transport and travel arrangements.
Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Nice To Haves

Preferably one year of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation.
Undertake general kitchen duties, including dishwashing and cleaning.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a busy kitchen team.
Adhere to hygiene and food safety standards.
Maintain confidentiality.
Follow health and safety procedures.
Prepare and bake food in accordance with established recipes.
Maintain high standards of food presentation and contribute to smooth meal service.

Benefits

Complimentary uniforms and an annual footwear allowance.
Access to employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology, and other areas.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees.
Regular free flu vaccinations, free skin checks, and an initial menopause consultation.
Fixed rolling rosters to help plan life outside work.
Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme.
Enhanced parental leave: 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees.
Access to Bupa Campus for global learning and development.
Refer a Friend Programme.