Casual Kitchen Assistant — Daytime Shifts & Uniforms

Summerset Holdings; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Discounts to suppliers

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Holdings in Nelson is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our village chefs with daily food prep, plating and kitchen hygiene. You will help receive deliveries, rotate stock, and keep workspaces clean and compliant, with shifts offered on an as-needed basis.

This casual role suits reliable team players who value resident wellbeing and guest dining experiences. Experience in hospitality is welcomed and good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous work in hospitality is welcomed.
• Friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills.
• Good physical stamina for kitchen tasks.
• 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.
• Receiving, unpacking and storing deliveries, including stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Summerset Holdings in Nelson is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our village chefs with daily food prep, plating and kitchen hygiene. You will help receive deliveries, rotate stock, and keep workspaces clean and compliant, with shifts offered on an as-needed basis.

This casual role suits reliable team players who value resident wellbeing and guest dining experiences. Experience in hospitality is welcomed and good communication is essential.