Kitchen Assistant

Ramen West Trading Limited; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramen West Trading Limited in Auckland seeks a reliable Kitchen & FOH All-Rounder to join our busy restaurant team. You will assist with basic food prep, dishwashing, and maintain hygiene standards, while also delivering food and clearing tables in front-of-house duties.

The role requires good English communication, punctuality, and the ability to work across kitchen and FOH during peak times. Japanese language ability is a plus. This is a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate in English
• Japanese language ability is preferred
• Reliable, punctual and responsible
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Willing to work across both kitchen and FOH duties

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment
• Follow food safety, hygiene and cleaning procedures
• Deliver food and drinks
• Clear and clean tables
• Assist customers during busy periods

Skills

English communication

Japanese (preferred)

Reliability

Punctuality

Versatile (Kitchen/FOH)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Looking for a reliable and responsible Kitchen & FOH All- Rounder to join our team.

This is a hands-on role suitable for who is happy to work across both the kitchen and front depending on the needs of the restaurant.

• Assist with basic food preparation, including cutting and preparing.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment
• Follow food safety, hygiene and cleaning procedures.

FOH Duties:

• Deliver food and drinks
• Clear and clean tables
• Assist customers when required
• Support the FOH team during busy periods.

What we are looking for:

• Able to communicate in English
• Japanese speaking ability is preferred
• Reliable, punctual and responsible
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Willing to work across both kitchen and FOH duties