Kitchen Assistant

Summerset Group Holdings Limited; Waikanae; On-site; NZD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Career development

Birthday leave

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Group Holdings Limited invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant at Waikanae Village. In this part-time role (Sundays & Mondays, 10:30am–7pm), you’ll support chefs with basic food preparation, plating, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant.

You’ll be a reliable team player with good communication, fitness for busy kitchen work, and the ability to work independently as part of a supportive team. This role offers day-time hours and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality environments is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.
• Good communication with residents and staff.
• Able to cope with the pace of a kitchen environment.

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 with standards.
• Receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Good communication

Stamina

Job description

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

As a Kitchen Assistant for our Waikanae Villageyou’ll be at the heart of our kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Your support will help ensure our chefs can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents and visitors. From assisting with food prep to keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you’ll make a big difference behind the scenes – and you’ll be appreciated for it.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping andportioning
• 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

This is a part time role workingSundays & Mondays10.30am to 7pm

Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families.

Qualifications

You’re approachable, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing kitchen. You’ll also bring:

• 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

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Day time hours (other than occasional events)
• Ongoing training and career development
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on12/11/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.