Kitchen Assistant

Small Batch; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Batch in Tauranga, NZ is seeking a reliable kitchen support team member to keep service areas clean and ready for food preparation. You will wash dishes, assist with basic prep, and help the team maintain a fast‑paced, hygienic workspace.

Working with a friendly team, you’ll restock supplies, sort waste, and ensure benches and floors stay tidy throughout peak periods. No formal experience required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Good time management and the ability to stay organised during busy periods.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to follow clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment to maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist with basic food preparation and simple kitchen tasks as needed.
• Keep benches, floors, and food service areas clean and tidy.
• Restock supplies and help with waste removal and sorting.
• Work closely with the team to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Time management

Fast-paced teamwork

Cleanliness/Hygiene

Reliability/Punctuality

Job description

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This is a SJS populated Job purpose but it's close enough.

Support the kitchen team by keeping service areas clean, organised, and ready for food preparation and service.

Key responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment to maintain a clean workspace
• Assist with basic food preparation and simple kitchen tasks as needed
• Keep benches, floors, and food service areas clean and tidy
• Restock supplies and help with waste removal and sorting
• Work closely with the team to keep service running smoothly

Skill requirements

• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Good time management and the ability to stay organised during busy periods
• Comfort working in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to follow clear instructions