Kitchen Assistant - Casual

Summerset Retirement Villages; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Training and development

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in New Zealand is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant at Summerset at Pohutukawa Place Village. You will support our kitchen team in daily prep, food safety, and keeping areas clean so chefs can deliver nutritious meals to residents.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, a friendly can-do attitude and good communication, with stamina to handle physical tasks. This casual, as-needed role offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to residents'

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Independent and 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 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 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:

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

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 6th October. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.