Daytime Kitchen Assistant — Meal Prep & Care

Summerset Holdings; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day time hours

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Kenepuru Village is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in delivering nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You will help with food prep, plating, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen.

Ideal candidates are reliable, with hospitality experience, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. Daytime hours, uniform provided, and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service.
• Friendly, can-do attitude with good communication skills.
• Good physical stamina.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning.
• Help with plating and presentation of meals.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure kitchenware is sanitised.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant.
• Help receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

Summerset Kenepuru Village is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in delivering nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You will help with food prep, plating, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen.

Ideal candidates are reliable, with hospitality experience, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. Daytime hours, uniform provided, and ongoing training are offered.