Casual Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Plating Support

Summerset - Care; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

Summerset at Pohutukawa Place Village in New Plymouth is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in day-to-day operations. You will help with food prep, plating, dishwashing and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen, while delivering friendly service to residents and visitors.

Hours are casual and as needed, with opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families. We value reliability, teamwork and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality.
• 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.

Job description

Summerset at Pohutukawa Place Village in New Plymouth is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in day-to-day operations. You will help with food prep, plating, dishwashing and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen, while delivering friendly service to residents and visitors.

Hours are casual and as needed, with opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families. We value reliability, teamwork and a can-do attitude.