Kitchen Assistant - Casual

Summerset; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Discounts

Training programs

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset delivers comforting, high-quality meals in a village setting. As a casual Kitchen Assistant at Summerset at Heritage Park Village, you’ll support chefs with food prep, plating, and maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen. Your reliable, friendly approach helps ensure residents receive nutritious meals and nice dining experiences.

This casual, on-demand position offers varied tasks and a chance to contribute to residents’ wellbeing and enjoyment within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality preferred.
• Friendly and can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Good physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning.
• Help with plating and presentation of meals.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure all kitchenware is sanitised.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organised and compliant.
• Assist in receiving, unpacking and storing deliveries including stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Strong work ethic

Communication

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 casual Kitchen Assistant for our Summerset at Heritage Park 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.

This is a casual role offering hours on an as needed basis.

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)
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Ongoing training and career development
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 12th November.

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