Kitchen Attendant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive hotel deals

Global perks

Wellness support

Generous leave

Job summary

Minor Hotels’ AVANI Queenstown Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Attendant to support our kitchen operations on a part-time basis. You will help maintain cleanliness, assist with food preparation, and support the cooks to deliver high-quality meals to guests.

This role requires a friendly, proactive team player with at least 12 months in a kitchen or hospitality setting and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Currently studying Commercial Cookery is desirable.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a kitchen or hospitality role.
• Studying Commercial Cookery or a related course is desirable.
• Friendly, positive attitude with professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist Cooks with assembly and preparation of ingredients.
• Support kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Operate and care for kitchen equipment following safety standards.
• Ensure WHS compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with stock control and ingredient storage.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Commercial Cookery (desirable)

Job description

• Company Location: Avani Queenstown Shores Resort

Company Description

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

AVANI Queenstown Hotelare looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Attendant to support our kitchen operations on a part-timebasis.

This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of all kitchen areas. The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, assist with food preparation, and support the cooks in delivering high-quality meals to guests.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitisation of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment according to safety standards.
• Assist Cooks with the assembly and preparation of ingredients for cooking.
• Provide general support to the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and all regulatory requirements.
• Support stock control, ingredient storage and organisation of kitchen supplies.

Shift Details (subject to change):

• Rotating roster across Monday through to Sunday
• Shifts are including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar kitchen or hospitality position.
• Currently studying Commercial Cookery or a relevant course is desirable.
• Friendly, positive attitude with professional presentation.
• Experience providing quality customer service.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and developmentprograms to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discountsat 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within New Zealand.