Kitchen Hand

RGIT Australia; Gibbston; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Gibbston Valley Wines in Gibbston, Otago, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Hand to join a guest‑facing team. You will assist in food prep, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure health and safety standards are met in a luxury vineyard setting.

Roles include on‑site duties across a rotating roster with 30+ hours weekly. Competitive hourly pay ranges NZ$26.00–NZ$28.00, depending on experience, in a permanent full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well within a diverse team environment.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand without restrictions.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation, including washing, chopping and defrosting foods and preparing sauces and marinades.
• Fully preparing basic dishes, such as salads, when asked.
• Following the food control plan at all times.
• Ensuring that all dishes are sanitized by maintaining proper water temperature and chemical levels.

Skills

Teamwork

Diversity friendly

Reliability

Punctuality

NZ work eligibility

Job description

Gibbston, Otago 9384, New Zealand NZ$26 - NZ$28

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Description

At Gibbston Valley, we’re more than just a winery, we are a place where guests come to unwind, reconnect, and experience the very best of the region. Surrounded by vines, our Cellar Door, Wine Cave, Restaurant, Spa, and Lodge offer visitors a unique taste of genuine kiwi hospitality.

We live by our values: Care Always | Grow Together | Craft with Purpose | Honor the Land

About the role:

• Permanent Full-time


• Minimum 30 hours per week on a rotating roster, from Monday to Sunday, inclusive.


• Location: Gibbston Valley Wines - Otago, Gibbston


• $26.00 to $28.00 depending on the experience

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring that all health and safety standards are met. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with food preparation, including washing, chopping and defrosting foods and preparing sauces and marinades.


• Fully preparing basic dishes, such as salads, when asked.


• Following the food control plan at all times.


• Ensuring that all dishes are efficiently and adequately sanitized by maintaining required water temperature and chemical levels.

About you:

• Ability to work well within a diverse team environment.


• A positive and can-do attitude.


• Exceptional work ethic.


• Punctuality, honesty and reliability


• Eligibility of work in New Zealand without any restrictions.


• A reliable method transport since we’re located about 25 mins from Queenstown CBD

If you love working in a stunning natural environment this could be your next move.

Why you will love working for us:

• Work in a luxury, award-winning environment in a breathtaking vineyard setting alongside one of Central Otago's most iconic brands


• A tight knit, supportive team culture driven by shared values


• Generous staff discounts on wine, spa and restaurant dining

*We’re grateful for the interest in joining the Gibbston Valley Wines team. As we receive a high number of applications, we’ll be in touch only with shortlisted candidates.

*To be eligible for consideration, you must be based in New Zealand, and legally able to work here. We are not able to sponsor for this role.

Company Overview

At Gibbston Valley, our teams are deeply passionate about this exceptional place. We thrive on having fun and sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm with every visitor. Our makers infuse each Gibbston Valley wine bottle with passion and personality. From handpicking whole bunches of organically grown grapes to foot-macerating the fruit, they employ traditional and sustainable techniques to craft every vintage with care. This commitment, harmonising with the region’s soil, sun, frost, and rain, captures the distinctive essence of Gibbston Valley’s unique terroir.