Casual Kitchen Assistant - Daytime Shifts, Training, Uniform

Summerset Retirement Villages; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Ongoing training

Telus Healthcare (EAP)

Discounts

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Avonhead, Christchurch, is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support our village kitchen operations. You’ll help with basic food prep, plating, cleaning, and stock handling to ensure meals for residents and visitors meet high standards.

This casual, on-site role offers flexible short-notice shifts and a welcoming team. Previous hospitality experience and good teamwork are valued, with training provided and opportunities to grow within Summerset.

Qualifications

• Previous work 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

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning
• Helping with plating and presentation of meals
• Operating dishwashers and ensuring all kitchenware is properly sanitised
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant
• Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Avonhead, Christchurch, is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support our village kitchen operations. You’ll help with basic food prep, plating, cleaning, and stock handling to ensure meals for residents and visitors meet high standards.

This casual, on-site role offers flexible short-notice shifts and a welcoming team. Previous hospitality experience and good teamwork are valued, with training provided and opportunities to grow within Summerset.