Kitchen Hand

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace in Christchurch is seeking two enthusiastic kitchen staff to join a busy restaurant team in Canterbury. This full-time position offers a minimum of 30 hours per week with pay ranging from $24 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.

The role involves cleaning, food prep, and supporting the kitchen during peak periods in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. A friendly, positive personality and physical fitness are essential, with flexibility for evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive and warm personality.
• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting and hard work.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent personal hygiene.
• Ability to provide positive work references.
• Flexibility in working hours - evening and weekend work will be required.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Efficient worker who uses initiative.
• Hardworking and not shy about getting their hands dirty.
• Able to pass a background check and a drug test if required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the regular daily, weekly and monthly cleaning rosters and standard methods for deep cleaning of floors, walls, coolers, ovens and operating equipment.
• Clean kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
• Clean cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
• Clean all dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and equipment
• Assemble and prepare ingredients for cooking, and prepare salads and sandwiches
• Packing food and beverage trays for serving
• Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items
• Assist with preparation for the day ahead as directed by the chef
• Maintain the kitchen equipment and report health and safety issues
• Follow systems and procedures for hygienic food handling
• Organise the disposal of rubbish
• Assist with preparing and serving orders if required
• Clear communication within the kitchen and with floor staff

Skills

Teamwork

Physically fit

Follow instructions

Personal hygiene

References

Flexible hours

Initiative

Hardworking

Background check

Job description

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We are looking fortwo enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our kitchen team at our busy restaurant inChristchurch, Canterbury.

We are a busy restaurant with a friendly and professional team. Our kitchen can become very active during peak periods, and we are looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week. The pay rate is $24-$30 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Description:

• Follow the regular daily, weekly and monthly cleaning rosters and standard methods for deep cleaning of floors, walls, coolers, ovens and operating equipment.
• Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
• Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
• Clean all dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and equipment
• Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
• Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savouries and sandwiches
• Packing food and beverage trays for serving
• Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items
• Removing cooked food from ovens and food warmers
• Preparation for the day ahead as directed by the chef in charge
• Control the use of chemicals in the kitchen
• Assist in receiving and sorting supplies and deliveries
• Follow systems and procedures in place for hygienic food handling practices.
• Organise the disposal of rubbish
• Assist with preparing and serving the orders if required
• Maintain the kitchen equipment. Report any health and safety issues
• Clear communication within the kitchen and with the floor staff

Skills and experience for the role;

• A friendly, positive and warm personality
• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting and hard work
• Ability to follow instructions
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Ability to provide positive work references
• Flexibility in working hours -evening and weekend work will be required
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• Efficient worker who uses initiative
• Hardworking and not shy about getting their hands dirty.
• Able to pass a background check and a drug test if required

Priority will be given to local NZ residence/citizens. If you are a temporary visa holder, include your visa status for our consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.