Kitchen Attendant

Oaks Hotels & Resorts Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Oaks Wellington Hotel in Wellington is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Attendant for a 3-month fixed term, part-time role. You will help keep the kitchen clean, support cooks with prep, and ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.

By joining our team you’ll work across shifts, gain exposure to a busy hotel kitchen, and contribute to delivering quality meals to guests. Applicants with 12 months kitchen experience and a positive attitude are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a kitchen or hospitality role.
• Studying Commercial Cookery or a related course is desirable.
• Friendly, positive attitude with professional presentation.
• Experience providing quality customer service.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 WHS and all regulatory requirements.
• Support stock control, ingredient storage and organisation of kitchen supplies.

Skills

Food hygiene

Customer service

Communication

Education

Commercial Cookery course

Job description

Job Description

Oaks Wellington Hotel are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Attendant to support our kitchen operations on a 3-month fixed term, part-time basis.

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
• Shift times vary between 7am and 10pm

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:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs 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 discounts at 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 Australia or New Zealand.