Kitchen Assistant

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Ballarat Care Home in Rangiora is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in delivering nutritious meals for residents. The role offers about 9 hours per week, 4pm to 8pm shifts, with a 2 days on, 4 days off pattern across a 6-week roster. Key duties include dishwashing, general kitchen tasks, assisting with food prep, and upholding hygiene, safety and confidentiality. Ideal candidates have a year of similar experience, though training is provided, and you should be a reliable team player who can work independently, show empathy and a real passion for residents. You must be eligible to work in NZ and able to roster weekends. Applications are reviewed as received, so apply now.

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General information

Name Kitchen Assistant Ref # 58288 Date Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Full / Part Time Part Time

Description & Requirements

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. Food makes such a difference to the residents’ lives which is why the Ballarat Care Home located in Rangiora is searching for a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chefs with providing deliciously nutritious meals for the residents to enjoy. 

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Hours: Average 9 hours per week
• Shift Time: 4pm to 8pm
• Roster Pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off (6-weekly roster across Monday - Sunday)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• General kitchen duties (dishwashing and cleaning).
• Assist with food preparation.
• Adhere to Hygiene and food safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality. 
• Follow Health and Safety procedures. 

About You

• Ideally, you will have one year’s work experience in a similar role, however, we will provide training and support with career development. 
• You will be a team player, with the ability to work independently, and who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into to whatever needs to get done.
• Demonstrate empathy, enthusiasm, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to residents.
• Ability to work rostered and rotating shifts (including weekends).
• Reliable transport or travel arrangements. 
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.  

Extra Reasons to Belong 

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga   Caring | Manaakitanga   Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Location Ballarat Care Home (NZ) Recruiter Judy Min