Kitchen Assistant

Summerset; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Paid day off for your birthday

Southern Cross Health Essentials 보험

Job summary

Summerset Whanganui village is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in delivering nutritious meals to residents and visitors.

You’ll help with food prep, plating, dishwashing, and keeping work areas clean and well-organised, while embracing a team-focused, can-do approach.

Shifts are 4 days on, 2 off, with AM and PM rotations. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow within our supportive, friendly village community.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning.
• 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.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Friendly can-do attitude

Good communication

Physical stamina

Team player

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 Whanganui village you’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

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

The shifts/hours for this role are: 4 days on 2 days off (2xAM shifts/2xPM shifts)

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:

• Ongoing training and career development
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Uniform provided

Applications for this role will close on 6/10/2026.