Kitchen Assistant - Casual

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day time hours

Ongoing training and career developm​

Free access to Telus Healthcare (EAP)

Discounts to a wide range of suppliers

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Avonhead village in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents and visitors. You will help with basic food prep, plating, dishwashing, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant.

This casual, as-needed role offers day-time hours with short-notice shifts. You’ll work well with a friendly team, bring a can-do attitude, and contribute to resident wellbeing while gaining training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is preferred.
• Friendly, can-do attitude with good communication.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work independently or 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

Team player

Communication

Stamina

Independent

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 Avonhead 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

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

This is a casual role, working on an as-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice.

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:

• Day time hours (other than occasional events)
• Ongoing training and career development
• Free access to Telus Healthcare (EAP)
• Discounts to a wide range of suppliers
• Uniform provided

Applications for this role will close on 20th October.