Kitchen Hand

RealNZ; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free adventures

Discounted adventures

Job summary

RealNZ's Walter Peak - Colonel's Homestead in Queenstown is seeking a reliable Kitchen Hand to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll clean dishes and equipment, maintain high hygiene standards, and keep the galley tidy so chefs can work their magic.

This essential role includes stock handling, general kitchen tasks, and supporting safety for staff and guests. Previous kitchen or cleaning experience helps, but attitude and a willingness to pitch in are most important.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Willingness to pitch in and support the team

Responsibilities

• Clean dishes and kitchen equipment, maintain high hygiene standards and keep galley organised.
• Stock handling and general kitchen tasks to support smooth operations and safety.

Skills

Dishwashing

Hygiene

Teamwork

Job description

Want to be part of the team behind one of Queenstown's most iconic dining experiences? We're on the lookout for a reliable and hard-working Kitchen Hand to join the crew at Walter Peak - Colonel's Homestead.

As Kitchen Hand, you'll be a key part of keeping the kitchen running smoothly. You'll ensure dishes are cleaned efficiently, workspaces are spotless, and everything is in place for our chefs to work their magic. It's a behind-the-scenes role that's absolutely essential to the success of our food service.

What you'll be doing:

You'll take responsibility for cleaning dishes and kitchen equipment, maintaining high hygiene standards, and keeping the kitchen and galley areas clean and organised at all times. You'll help with stock handling, support the team with general kitchen tasks, and contribute to the overall smooth running of our Queenstown operations. Safety - for customers and staff - is always a top priority.

What you'll bring:

We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, great attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure. Previous kitchen or cleaning experience is a bonus, but what matters most is your attitude and willingness to pitch in.

What's in it for you?

Incredible staff perks: Enjoy our iconic adventures for free or at a great discount! Think rafting the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers, cruising Milford & Doubtful Sound, exploring the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and discovering the magic of Rakiura. What a great way to explore the South Island without breaking the bank!

Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.

Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.