Kitchen Assistant

Assist cooks and bakers with food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping,

portioning ingredients)

● Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for daily service

● Operate basic kitchen equipment safely under supervision

● Wash and sanitize dishes, trays, utensils, and kitchen equipment

● Maintain cleanliness of benches, preparation areas, storage areas, and floors to food

hygiene standards

● Assist with cooking preparation and replenishing food display cabinets

● Receive and unpack deliveries, check expiry dates, and rotate stock

● Dispose of waste and recyclables correctly

● Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures

● Support team members during busy service periods and assist in end-of-day

cleaning and kitchen close-down

Skills and Experience Required

● At least one year of experience in a commercial kitchen or bakery is required to

keep up with the fast-paced workflow and early start times

● Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices

● Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a busy team environment

● Reliable, punctual, and physically able to perform kitchen tasks

● Strong work ethic with flexibility to work within our trading hours as required

● Willingness to work on weekends

Hours and Work Schedule

This is a full-time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Work is rostered within our trading hours of Monday to Friday (3:30 AM – 4:00 PM),

Saturday (5:00 AM – 2:00 PM), and occasional Sunday prep work (3–4 hours as

required).

Flexibility is required to work shifts scheduled within these operating hours depending on

business needs.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to thesandwichfactorynapier@gmail.com,

or apply directly through this job listing.