Kitchen Assistant - Casual

Summerset Retirement Villages

The Role

Overview

Assist with food prep, cleaning, dishwashing and stock handling in a casual kitchen role.

Key Responsibilities

  • dishwashing
  • plating
  • cleanliness
  • stock rotation
  • food prep

Tasks

-Operating dishwashers and ensuring all kitchenware is properly sanitised -Helping with plating and presentation of meals -Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant -Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation -Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning

Requirements

  • teamwork
  • hospitality
  • communication
  • physical stamina

What You Bring

-The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team -Previous work experience ideally within hospitality -A friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills -Good physical stamina

Benefits

-Day time hours (other than occasional events) -Ongoing training and career development -Uniform provided -Paid day off for your birthday

The Company

About Summerset Retirement Villages

-Designs, develops, and manages a wide range of retirement villages, focusing on independent living and residential care services. -Expanded across New Zealand, with multiple villages located in key cities and towns. -Specializes in creating modern, high-quality facilities that offer a variety of accommodation options for retirees. -Strong commitment to resident care, with state-of-the-art care services tailored to meet changing health needs. -Consistently strives to innovate within the retirement village sector, balancing comfort, independence, and community support. -In recent years, has become a recognized leader in the industry, expanding its services and enhancing residents' quality of life.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Buildings

Commercial

Care facilities

Serviced apartments

Villas

Townhouses

Apartments

Aged care

Community living

Retirement housing

Healthcare services

On-site catering

Activity coordination

Senior living

Independent living

Support services