Kitchen Assistant

Summerset; Waikanae; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Paid day off for your birthday

Job summary

Summerset Waikanae Village is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and visitors. You’ll help with food prep, plating, and keeping the kitchen clean and well organised.

This part-time role covers Sundays and Mondays from 10:30am to 7pm. You'll receive ongoing training, uniform provided, and be part of a welcoming team dedicated to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality preferred.
• Friendly, can-do attitude and good communication.
• Good physical stamina.
• Able 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.
• Receive, unpack and store deliveries with stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Job description

Company 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

Applications for this role will close on 12/11/2026.