Kitchen Hand

Miga Hako; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Kitchen Support to assist the kitchen team by keeping the workspace clean, organized and ready for service, while helping food preparation and dishwashing tasks run smoothly.

The role involves washing dishes, assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen setup, maintaining clean benches and floors, putting away stock and ensuring proper kitchen organization in a busy service environment while adhering to food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and a strong sense of cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job.
• Able to follow instructions and work well in a busy environment.
• Comfortable doing hands-on tasks and moving at pace.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils and equipment to a high standard.
• Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen set-up.
• Keep benches, floors and work areas clean and tidy.
• Put away stock and help maintain good kitchen organisation.
• Follow food safety and hygiene practices at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Following instructions

Ability to work quickly

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.

Support the kitchen team by keeping the workspace clean, organised and ready for service, while helping food preparation and dishwashing tasks run smoothly.

Job purpose

Support the kitchen team by keeping the workspace clean, organised and ready for service, while helping food preparation and dishwashing tasks run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils and equipment to a high standard.
• Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen set-up.
• Keep benches, floors and work areas clean and tidy.
• Put away stock and help maintain good kitchen organisation.
• Follow food safety and hygiene practices at all times.

Skill requirements

• Good attention to detail and a strong sense of cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job.
• Able to follow instructions and work well in a busy environment.
• Comfortable doing hands-on tasks and moving at pace.