Village Kitchen Assistant — Daytime Shifts & Training

Summerset Retirement Villages; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Telus Healthcare (EAP)

Discounts for suppliers

Daytime hours

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Casual Kitchen Assistant at Avonhead Village to support our kitchen team in day-to-day operations. You will assist with food prep, plate meals, run dishwashers, and help keep the kitchen clean and compliant to ensure residents and visitors receive high-quality meals.

You’ll work as part of a friendly team, with opportunities for training and career development, and shifts offered on an as-needed basis.

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 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

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Casual Kitchen Assistant at Avonhead Village to support our kitchen team in day-to-day operations. You will assist with food prep, plate meals, run dishwashers, and help keep the kitchen clean and compliant to ensure residents and visitors receive high-quality meals.

You’ll work as part of a friendly team, with opportunities for training and career development, and shifts offered on an as-needed basis.