Kitchen Assistant

Connings Food Market, Appleby

Part time, 25-30 hours, including weekends

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, take pride in preparing fresh food, and enjoy working alongside a great team?

We’re on the hunt for a well-grounded, hardworking part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our amazing team at our brand-new purpose-built kitchen.

  • Our new kitchen adjoins our market garden store and sits surrounded by fresh fruits and vegetables—many of which are harvested daily from Connings farm, just down the road. This unique supply chain allows us to offer the freshest, highest-quality ingredients in everything we serve.

    You’ll play a key part in keeping our kitchen organised, tidy, and running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who takes real ownership of the space and takes pride in their work.

    This is a part time role (25-30 hours per week), with hours rostered based on daily opening hours and business needs.

    Weekend availability is essential – we operate 7 days a week, with high weekend demand.

    • Manage the dishwashing and keep the sink area tidy and efficient

    • Put deliveries away and keep replenishment areas organised

    • Basic food preparation

    • Support the kitchen team wherever needed

    • Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and ready for food magic

  • We’re looking for someone who:

    • Has a love of food and desire to produce high quality products

    • Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude, not afraid to get stuck into kitchen prep tasks

    • Has a friendly personality with great people skills

    • Is organised and takes ownership of their workspace

    • Works well as part of a busy, supportive team

    • Can stay calm and focused during busy periods

    • Is reliable, punctual, and willing to learn

    • A supportive, team-focused culture in a dynamic, family run business

    • Opportunities for development and career advancement in a fast-growing business

    • Generous staff benefits, including discounts on food, drinks, and groceries

    • Free farm grown produce

  • If this opportunity excites you and you have a winning attitude and enjoy working with a fantastic team, then we want to hear from you.

    APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter telling us about who you are and why you are the perfect match for our role.

    We will be reviewing applications as they come in so, please get in early.

    Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.