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Kitchen Assistant

New Lynn, New Zealand

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Posted 10/09/2026 Job Number 65580 Work type Permanent - Part Time Posting End Date 10/10/2026

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal. 

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. 

In the Kitchen Assistant role, you won't just prep and clean, you will be a key ingredient in a busy and experienced kitchen team that delivers exceptional support to our Residents. 

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility

Just imagine the impact you could make. 

Hours & Roster Details:

  • Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time 
  • Hours: Average 23 hours a week
  • Roster Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off (6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)

The purpose of this job 

Bupa Glenburn Care Home is located in a quiet pocket of New Lynn, Auckland. The home offers rest home, hospital, dementia, and specialist dementia (psychogeriatric) care.

As a Kitchen Assistant you will: 

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

What you’ll need to make it possible

  • Preferably 1 year experience in a similar role, but full training and development will be provided
  • Be a proactive team player who can work independently and pitch in where needed
  • Empathetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive difference for residents
  • Available to work rotating rostered shifts, including weekends
  • Reliable transport and travel arrangements
  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand 

Why you’ll love it

  • Complimentary uniforms provided to look and your best at work. Annual footwear allowance 
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
  • Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
  • Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation 
  • Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
  • 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 – your go-to space for global learning and development 
  • Refer a Friend Programme 

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

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.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

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