Kitchen Assistant – Daytime Hours, Training & Uniform

Summerset Retirement Villages; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours (other than occasional).

Ongoing training and career развитие

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Hamilton's Rototuna village is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for day-to-day kitchen operations in a casual, on-demand role.

You will support chefs with food prep, plating, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen, contributing to residents' wellbeing and enjoyment.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, a friendly attitude, good communication, and the stamina to work in a busy setting. We welcome diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

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 sanitised.
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant.
• Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team player

Good communication

Stamina

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Hamilton's Rototuna village is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for day-to-day kitchen operations in a casual, on-demand role.

You will support chefs with food prep, plating, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen, contributing to residents' wellbeing and enjoyment.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, a friendly attitude, good communication, and the stamina to work in a busy setting. We welcome diverse applicants.