Kitchen Hand

Kitchen Hand
About us
Palmerston North Village is a friendly retirement village and care home, located only a block from the heart of Palmerston North City. At Palmerston North Village, we're passionate about enabling people to get the very most out of their retirement; and we're just as committed to helping our team get the most out of their careers.
About the role
Our dedicated Kitchen team are looking for an experienced and reliable Kitchen Hand to join them on a part time basis, delivering excellent service to our residents. You will be both honest and reliable, with the ability to follow instructions unsupervised as well as being a supportive member of the team.
Daily tasks will vary, but include taking orders, serving meals to our residents, collecting dirty dishes, cleaning and setting tables, running the dishwasher and assisting with preparation of meals.
On offer is a part time opportunity, working 20 hours per week. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts is essential.
Skills and experience required
You will appreciate how important this position is in delivering an outstanding service to our residents, so you will have empathy for the older person; excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate in a clear, considerate fashion; and an industrious, diligent approach to ensuring that the job is done to the highest standards.
You will also display:
Excellent food hygiene skills
Commercial kitchen experience desirable
Exceptional customer service skills
Good time management and communication skills
A Hygiene & Food Handling Certificate will be advantageous