Kitchen Assistant - Daytime Hours, Training & Uniforms

Summerset Retirement Villages; Porirua; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day time hours

Ongoing training and career developmen

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our Aotea village in Wellington. You’ll be at the heart of day-to-day kitchen operations, supporting chefs to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to residents and visitors.

From food prep to keeping the kitchen clean, you’ll play a key role behind the scenes and be appreciated for your contribution. This casual role operates on an as-and-when-required basis, with daytime hours and opportunities for ongoing training and uniform

Qualifications

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality.
• Friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills.
• Good physical stamina.
• 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

Team player

Good communication

Flexible

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our Aotea village in Wellington. You’ll be at the heart of day-to-day kitchen operations, supporting chefs to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to residents and visitors.

From food prep to keeping the kitchen clean, you’ll play a key role behind the scenes and be appreciated for your contribution. This casual role operates on an as-and-when-required basis, with daytime hours and opportunities for ongoing training and uniform