Kitchen Assistant – Fixed-Term Day Shifts & Perks

Summerset Holdings; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day time hours (no regular night shift

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Paid day off for your birthday

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Holdings is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our St Johns village in Auckland. You will support chefs in daily kitchen operations, assist with food prep, plating, and ensure cleanliness and compliance throughout the kitchen.

Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, stock rotation, and maintaining an organised workspace. This fixed-term full-time role runs from 2 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 with a rostered schedule.

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

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Job description

Summerset Holdings is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our St Johns village in Auckland. You will support chefs in daily kitchen operations, assist with food prep, plating, and ensure cleanliness and compliance throughout the kitchen.

Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, stock rotation, and maintaining an organised workspace. This fixed-term full-time role runs from 2 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 with a rostered schedule.