Kitchen Assistant — Daytime Kitchen Support & Training

Summerset Holdings; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Training & career development

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Holdings is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant for our Rototuna village, helping our chefs deliver nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You’ll assist with food prep, plate meals, operate dishwashers, and keep the kitchen clean and organised.

This casual, as-needed role fits a reliable team player with good communication and stamina. You’ll work daytime hours, receive uniform provision and ongoing training, with opportunities to grow within a caring, community-focused kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience ideally within hospitality
• Friendly, can-do attitude with 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

Team player

Good communication

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Job description

Summerset Holdings is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant for our Rototuna village, helping our chefs deliver nutritious meals to residents and visitors. You’ll assist with food prep, plate meals, operate dishwashers, and keep the kitchen clean and organised.

This casual, as-needed role fits a reliable team player with good communication and stamina. You’ll work daytime hours, receive uniform provision and ongoing training, with opportunities to grow within a caring, community-focused kitchen.