Village Kitchen Aide (Part-Time) – Prep & Plating

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Waikanae; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Summerset Waikanae Village is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will help with basic prep, plating, dishwashing, and keeping areas clean and compliant.

This part-time role covers Sundays and Mondays, with two shifts from 9am-3:30pm and 4pm-7pm, offering a friendly team environment and opportunities for training and development.

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

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Summerset Waikanae Village is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will help with basic prep, plating, dishwashing, and keeping areas clean and compliant.

This part-time role covers Sundays and Mondays, with two shifts from 9am-3:30pm and 4pm-7pm, offering a friendly team environment and opportunities for training and development.