New Plymouth Kitchen & Sandwich Hands Job Listings

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Kitchen Hand

* Join a caring, family-focused team that values your contribution. * Make a daily impact through quality cleaning and meal support * Enjoy stable shifts in a supportive aged-care environment. KITCHEN HAND | FULL TIME | RHAPSODY Alden Rhapsody, a warm and welcoming aged care home, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Hand to join our close-knit team. In this permanent role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, ensuring their meals are prepared with the utmost care and attention. Highlights of this role: * Become an integral part of a supportive, family-like environment * Enjoy a balanced work-life blend with a permanent, full-time position * Contribute to the well-being of our cherished residents through your diligent efforts Preferred Requirements: * Experience as a kitchen hand, ideally in an aged care or hospitality setting * Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organised workspace * Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable attitude when working with residents and colleagues * Ability to work efficiently and support the team during busy periods Preferred Qualifications: * Relevant qualifications or certifications in hospitality or catering preferred * First aid certification or willingness to obtain one * Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices If you are a reliable, quality service-focused person looking for part-time hours, APPLY TODAY!

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Trademe

Kitchen Assistant

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 Bell Block Village you’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. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: * 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 Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families. This role is on a 4 on 2 off rotational roster working 10am-6:30pm. 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 At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team. Additional information We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits: Our benefits include: * Day time hours (other than occasional events) * Ongoing training and career development * Paid day off for your birthday * Uniform provided * Southern Cross Health Essentials Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 9/11/2025. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Cafe Assistant - Casual63612268195842112

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Cafe Assistant - Casual

**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. *We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a **Casual Café Assistant** for our **Bell Block Village** who shares our love for people and hospitality. **We require someone with a wide availability across the week, who is able to work 10am-6:30pm.** You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard - Providing outstanding barista services - Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions - Handling cash and reconciling daily takings You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable. **Qualifications* *You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with: - Previous hospitality or café experience - Superb barista skills - A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills - Excellent communication and the ability to multitask - The ability to work both independently and as part of a 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:** - Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday - The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset - Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications - Uniform provided **Next Steps:** Applications for this role will close on 25/08/2025. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Trademe

Catering Assistant

**Overview** We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Catering Assistant with a can-do attitude who has a passion for customer service. This is a casual/on-call role with varying shift patterns working over weekdays only. **Responsibilities** - Provide excellent customer service by greeting all customers with a friendly demeanor. - Ensure cleanliness and organization of the cafe, including maintaining tables and restocking supplies as needed. - Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages, adhering to health and safety standards. - Collaborate with team members to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that caters to a diverse customer base. - Ensure a safe and hazard free workplace by doing dishes, removing rubbish and cleaning. **What we want from you** - Experience in a catering or hospitality role is not essential but advantageous. - Can work well in a team as well as unsupervised. - Flexibility to changing work schedules. - Reliable transport to get to and from work. **The Benefits** In return for your hard work, you will receive: - All new PPE gear provided at no cost to you! - Valuable work experience for a well-established organisation to add to your CV - Opportunity for development and up-skilling - As an AWF employee (not contractor) you will get holiday, Kiwisaver and sick pay on top of your weekly wages - Confident of working at a safe and supportive worksite, as safety is a top priority for AWF as well as our clients and candidates. **How to Apply** If this sounds like a bit of you, please click APPLY NOW or you'd like to find out more about the job, please call us on 06 759 8073. Before we can place you, you must agree to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test, a criminal background check as well as providing two work references. Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. *** Please note: Overseas applicants will not be considered for this role ***

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary