Casual Kitchen Assistant - Daytime Shifts & Training

Summerset - Food Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Training and development

Healthcare access

Discounts

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset - Food Services Avonhead is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team with daily operations, helping with basic food preparation, plating, and keeping work areas clean and compliant. This casual role offers daytime shifts and the chance to contribute to residents' wellbeing.

Experience in hospitality is preferred; a friendly, can-do attitude and good communication are essential. You will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team with training

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within hospitality.
• Friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills.
• Good physical stamina.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning.
• Help with plating and presentation of meals.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure kitchenware is sanitised.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organised and compliant.
• Help receive, unpack and store deliveries with stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Summerset - Food Services Avonhead is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team with daily operations, helping with basic food preparation, plating, and keeping work areas clean and compliant. This casual role offers daytime shifts and the chance to contribute to residents' wellbeing.

Experience in hospitality is preferred; a friendly, can-do attitude and good communication are essential. You will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team with training