Kitchen Assistant

Arvida; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Fixed roster

Job summary

Arvida in Auckland is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join the kitchen team on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am to 5pm. You will assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving residents, while maintaining high hygiene standards and a safe workspace.

You'll work closely with the Head Chef and your colleagues in a supportive, resident-focused environment, with opportunities for development and a fixed roster.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen or similar environment.
• Highly motivated, able to take initiative, and flexible.
• Great hygiene standards and commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to work closely with and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering efficient food service to residents.
• Support kitchen team with meal preparation and ingredient handling.
• Keep kitchen and scullery areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Collaborate with Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to maintain service standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Flexible

Hygiene standards

Team player

Job description

At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values:Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

We're looking for a friendly and flexible part- time assistant to join our fantastic Kitchen team on aMonday and Tuesdays 9am - 5pm

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for delivering efficient food service to our residents and providing a high level of customer service.

You will support the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager through kitchen and meal preparation including assembling and preparing ingredients, baking, cooking, toasting, and heating food items. You will also be responsible for keeping the kitchen and scullery areas clean, tidy, and safe.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Experience working within a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Highly motivated, able to take initiative, and flexible.
• Great hygiene standards and commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work closely with, and support, your colleagues

Additional Information

• Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Certainty of hours through a fixed roster
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to staff discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.