Casual Kitchen Assistant — Daytime Shifts & Uniform

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Nelson; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day time hours

Discounts to a wide range of suppliers

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Nelson village is recruiting a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs in delivering nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You’ll help with food prep, plating, washing up, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant, working behind the scenes to ensure smooth daily operations.

This casual, as-needed role offers day-time hours with a supportive team, uniform provided, and opportunities to contribute to a values-driven care culture.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality
• A friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills
• Good physical stamina
• The 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

Teamwork

Good communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Summerset Nelson village is recruiting a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs in delivering nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You’ll help with food prep, plating, washing up, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant, working behind the scenes to ensure smooth daily operations.

This casual, as-needed role offers day-time hours with a supportive team, uniform provided, and opportunities to contribute to a values-driven care culture.