Kitchen Hand

Accorhotel; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LearnYourWay Accor Academy

Daily staff meals

Accor Heartist Benefits

Parental Leave Scheme

Staff celebrations

Refer-a-friend bonus

Uniform provided & laundered

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ibis Wellington is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Hand to support daily kitchen operations and keep a clean, organised workspace. You will perform basic food preparation tasks, wash dishes, and assist with storage and waste disposal, helping the team stay efficient in a fast-paced environment.

Flexible rosters include mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays; immigration status required: NZ citizen, permanent resident, or valid work visa.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic food preparation or kitchen duties.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the kitchen.
• Ability to manage waste and keep disposal areas organized.
• Capable of supporting kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Adherence to health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Willing to follow instructions and learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation tasks as directed by the kitchen team.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in kitchen areas, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure timely removal of waste and recycling, keeping disposal areas organized.
• Support kitchen staff in various tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency of the kitchen.
• Follow established health and safety guidelines in all aspects of the role.
• Assist with the organization and storage of kitchen supplies

Skills

Basic food prep

Cleanliness & hygiene

Waste management

Team player

Time management

Willingness to learn

Job description

Wellington's largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital's largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

Ready to turn up the heat on your career? Join our kitchen crew, where you'll be the secret ingredient to our team's success! Your culinary magic will have guests grinning and craving seconds.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join our kitchen team in the role of Kitchen Hand. As a Kitchen Hand, you will play a crucial role in supporting the kitchen operations and maintaining a clean and organised workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation tasks as directed by the kitchen team.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in kitchen areas, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure timely removal of waste and recycling, keeping disposal areas organized.
• Support kitchen staff in various tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency of the kitchen.
• Follow established health and safety guidelines in all aspects of the role.
• Assist with the organization and storage of kitchen supplies

• Ability to work a flexible roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Motivated and driven.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Hand is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to follow instructions and learn new tasks.
• Availability for the specified fixed-term duration.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa/permit. (Immigration visa support or sponsorship is not available with this role)

At Ibis Wellington, we're all about not just building your career but ensuring you have a blast along the way! We believe in celebrating your accomplishments with a bunch of awesome employee perks and programs, including:

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Daily staff meals are on us while you're on duty.
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme: Supporting you in all stages of life.
• Join in on staff celebrations and get recognised for your tenure.
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Uniform provided & laundered
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Join us at Novotel Wellington, where your career journey is as exciting as the destination!

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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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