Culinary Support Specialist (Casual) — Village Kitchen

Summerset Retirement Villages; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Training and development

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in New Zealand is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant at Summerset at Pohutukawa Place Village. You will support our kitchen team in daily prep, food safety, and keeping areas clean so chefs can deliver nutritious meals to residents.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, a friendly can-do attitude and good communication, with stamina to handle physical tasks. This casual, as-needed role offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to residents'

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

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Independent and team player

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in New Zealand is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant at Summerset at Pohutukawa Place Village. You will support our kitchen team in daily prep, food safety, and keeping areas clean so chefs can deliver nutritious meals to residents.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, a friendly can-do attitude and good communication, with stamina to handle physical tasks. This casual, as-needed role offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to residents'