Kitchen Assistant - Casual

Summerset - Care; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

Summerset at Pohutukawa Place Village in New Plymouth is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in day-to-day operations. You will help with food prep, plating, dishwashing and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen, while delivering friendly service to residents and visitors.

Hours are casual and as needed, with opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families. We value reliability, teamwork and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality.
• Friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills.
• Good physical stamina.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive 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.

Job description

As a casual Kitchen Assistant for our Summerset at Pohutukawa Place 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 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

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

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

Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 6th October.

Kitchen Assistant - Casual • New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, New Zealand