Kitchen Assistant (Casual) - Te Aute College x 3

Support student wellbeing. Be part of a close-knit team. Build your hospitality career in a rewarding environment. Make a difference every day – help provide quality meals and support the wellbeing of students at a respected boarding school. Varied and hands-on role – gain experience across food preparation, kitchen operations, cleaning, and customer service. Supportive team environment – work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and personal growth. As a Kitchen Assistant , you will play an important role in delivering quality catering services at Te Aute College . You'll support food preparation, maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, and help create a positive dining experience while ensuring all food safety and health & safety requirements are met. This is a Casual position where hours of work are "as and when" required basis upon business needs. Assist with preparing, serving, portioning, and presenting food for daily meal services. Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing and equipment cleaning. Deliver friendly and professional customer service to students, staff, and visitors. Support stock rotation, replenishment, waste handling, and general kitchen operations. Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times. Experience in hospitality, catering, kitchen, or customer service environments is preferred. A reliable, hardworking team player with a positive and flexible attitude. Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively. Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and customer service. Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth. Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses. Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers. Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more. Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available. Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits. We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries. Our sub-brands , Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESSand Rapport manage these industry sectors. We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT . Our people areawesome,they breathe life into our brands and makegreat thingshappen! Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive andequitableenvironment for all. Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr