Kitchen Assistant — Day Shifts, Training & Perks

Summerset; Wellington; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Training & development

Paid day off for your birthday

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset in Paraparaumu is looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support our day-to-day kitchen operations, helping chefs deliver nutritious meals to residents and visitors.

You will assist with food prep, plating, dishwashing, cleaning, and stock handling, with Friday and weekend shifts. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential.

This role offers training and the chance to grow within a caring, residents-focused community.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is preferred.
• Able to work in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Good physical stamina and energy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning.
• Help with plating and presentation of meals.
• Operate dishwashers and sanitise kitchenware.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and organised.
• Receive, unpack and store deliveries with stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Good communication

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Job description

Summerset in Paraparaumu is looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support our day-to-day kitchen operations, helping chefs deliver nutritious meals to residents and visitors.

You will assist with food prep, plating, dishwashing, cleaning, and stock handling, with Friday and weekend shifts. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential.

This role offers training and the chance to grow within a caring, residents-focused community.