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.  

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. 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.  

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 are seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant to join our team on a casual basis in Auckland, New Zealand. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our residents and visitors.

• Assist the chef with food preparation tasks, ensuring high-quality standards are met
• Clean kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils, maintaining a hygienic work environment
• Wash dishes and dispose of kitchen waste properly
• Help unload and store incoming food supplies and ingredients
• Follow food safety protocols and adhere to the Food Control Plan requirements
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during meal services
• Support the chef in various kitchen duties as needed
• Contribute to creating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and guests

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor
• Strong communication abilities to interact effectively with team members and residents
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Keen attention to detail in food preparation and kitchen cleanliness
• Basic food handling knowledge and understanding of food safety practices
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work collaboratively in a team
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks
• Previous kitchen or food service experience is preferred but not required, and barista or café experience is a bonus.

Our aim is to create a great employee experience, to collaborate to find ways to improve, and to support each other. 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting position, then we'd like to hear from you. Please note that although we welcome applications from overseas candidates that do not have the right to work in New Zealand, due to NZ Immigration requirements it is unlikely that we will be able to support a visa application for this role.

Please note that this role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Please also note that while the village remains open during the holiday period, our recruitment function will be shut down from December 20 to January 6. Applications will still be accepted during this time, but there may be a delay in processing.