Kitchen Assistant

Summerset Holdings; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Assistant at Richmond Village, where you'll play an essential role in the kitchen operations. You'll assist chefs in delivering nutritious meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support a positive dining experience for residents and visitors. With flexible hours and a positive work environment, this part-time position is designed for those looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Paid birthday leave

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality preferred.
• Approachable demeanor with a friendly, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation tasks.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Help with meal plating and presentation.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Job description

Company Description:

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

As a Kitchen Assistant for our Richmond Villageyou’ll be at the heart of our kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Your support will help ensure our chefs can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents and visitors. From assisting with food prep to keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you’ll make a big difference behind the scenes – and you’ll be appreciated for it.

We have 2 permanant part time positions available with the following hours:

Position 1: Monday – Friday 2pm – 7pm

Position 2: Sunday – Monday 8am – 3pm

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping, 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

Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families.

Qualifications:

You’re approachable, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing kitchen. You’ll also bring:

• 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

Additional Information:

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

Our benefits include:

• Day time hours (other than occasional events)
• Ongoing training and career development
• Retail discounts including paid birthday leave
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 20th June. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!