Kitchen Assistant /Dishwasher

Arvida Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Arvida Group in New Zealand is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join our kitchen team. You will deliver efficient food service to residents and support the Head Chef in meal prep, cooking, and dishwashing while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Shift from 1:30pm to 6:30pm, with a roster across weekdays and weekends. We value flexibility, strong hygiene standards, and teamwork, offering a friendly, supportive environment and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or similar environment.
• Hours are 1.30pm - 6.30pm; days across the week including weekends.
• Must be flexible to pick up extra shifts.
• Great hygiene standards and commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient food service to residents and provide high level of customer service.
• Assist Head Chef with kitchen tasks including assembling ingredients, baking, cooking, toasting and heating food items; dishwashing.
• Keep the kitchen and scullery areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Work closely with and support colleagues to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Plating

Flexible hours

Hygiene & safety

Job description

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At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values:Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Company Description

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values:Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

We're looking for a friendly and flexible assistant to join our fantastic Kitchen team.

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for delivering efficient food service to our residents and providing a high level of customer service.

You will support the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager through kitchen and meal preparation including assembling and preparing ingredients, baking, cooking, toasting, and heating food items as well as dishwashing. You will also be responsible for keeping the kitchen and scullery areas clean, tidy, and safe.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Experience working within a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Hours are 1.30pm - 6.30pm
• Days will range across the week and include weekends
• Must be flexible to pick up extra shifts
• Must have experience in food preparation and food plating for service
• Highly motivated, able to take initiative, and flexible.
• Great hygiene standards and commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work closely with, and support, your colleagues

Additional Information

He aha ta ... What we offer

• Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Certainty of hours through a fixed roster
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to staff discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.

If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!