Casual Kitchen Assistant - Ongoing Training & Benefits

Summerset Holdings; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Additional weekend rates

Ongoing training and career developp-

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant for the Pohutukawa Place Village in New Plymouth to support chefs in delivering nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You will assist with food prep, plating, and keeping the kitchen clean and well-organised.

The role is casual with on-demand hours. We value a friendly, reliable team player with hospitality experience, good stamina, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team.

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

Job description

Summerset is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant for the Pohutukawa Place Village in New Plymouth to support chefs in delivering nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You will assist with food prep, plating, and keeping the kitchen clean and well-organised.

The role is casual with on-demand hours. We value a friendly, reliable team player with hospitality experience, good stamina, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team.