Kitchen Assistant - Daytime Shifts, Training & Uniform

Summerset Retirement Villages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day time hours

Ongoing training and career develop.

Weekend penalty rates apply

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant for St Johns village in Auckland. You will support our kitchen team to prepare meals, plate dishes, and keep the kitchen clean and well-organised for residents and visitors.

The role is casual and on an as-needed basis, with opportunities for ongoing training and weekend penalty rates. A friendly, can-do attitude and good communication are essential, along with reliability and team spirit.

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

Food prep

Plating

Sanitation

Team player

Communication

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a casual Kitchen Assistant for St Johns village in Auckland. You will support our kitchen team to prepare meals, plate dishes, and keep the kitchen clean and well-organised for residents and visitors.

The role is casual and on an as-needed basis, with opportunities for ongoing training and weekend penalty rates. A friendly, can-do attitude and good communication are essential, along with reliability and team spirit.