Part-Time Kitchen Assistants Wanted – Join Summerset Papamoa: New Zealand
Summerset, a leading name in New Zealand’s retirement village sector, is looking for two enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join the lively Papamoa village in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. This is a great opportunity to be part of a friendly team that prepares and serves meals that residents look forward to every day.
Job Overview
- Company: Summerset
- Location: Papamoa, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, NZ
- Type: Permanent, Part-time
- Salary: Competitive (based on skills and experience)
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from people who are:
- Friendly, dependable, and enjoy working with others
- Experienced in hospitality or kitchen settings (preferred but not essential)
- Physically fit – able to stand for long periods and handle lifting tasks
- Positive, self-driven, and good communicators
- Comfortable working on their own and within a team environment
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Shift Options
Applicants should be available for one of the following rosters:
- Option 1: 6 shifts per fortnight, 9am – 4pm (39 hours per fortnight)
- Option 2: 8 shifts per fortnight, 4pm – 7pm (24 hours per fortnight)
Your Responsibilities
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly while supporting chefs to deliver nutritious meals. Your role will include:
- Prepping food (chopping, peeling, portioning)
- Assisting with plating and presentation
- Running dishwashers and cleaning kitchen equipment
- Keeping the kitchen tidy, safe, and compliant
- Unpacking and storing deliveries, including stock rotation
Your work will make a real difference by supporting residents’ wellbeing and mealtime experience.
Perks & Benefits
Working at Summerset means you’ll enjoy:
- Mostly daytime shifts (with occasional special events)
- Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career
- An extra paid day off on your birthday
- A supplied uniform
- A diverse and supportive workplace where you’ll feel valued
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Important Dates
- Applications close: Wednesday, 20th August
- Note: Due to high interest, applications may close earlier — we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
