Kitchen Hand/Baker

Carmel; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Carmel in Auckland is seeking a motivated Kitchen Hand to support a busy Israeli street food kitchen. You’ll assist with basic food prep, help bake breads and pastries, and contribute to a clean, safe workspace on a rotating roster.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months kitchen hand experience, a friendly outgoing personality, and flexibility to work Thursday to Sunday mornings and afternoons. Weekend availability preferred; baker or barista experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous Kitchen hand experience (at least 6 months)
• A friendly-outgoing personality
• Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, and afternoons
• Previous Baker experience (advantage)
• Previous Barista experience (advantage)
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food prep (falafel, salads, pastries, baked goods)
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
• General kitchen cleaning and stock handling
• Prepare and bake a range of breads, pastries and baked goods

Skills

Kitchen hand experience

Baker experience

Barista experience (advantage)

Friendly personality

Weekend availability

Flexible hours

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.

What We’re Looking For

• Kitchen or bakery experience preferred
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable, punctual, and team-focused
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food prep (falafel, salads, pastries, baked goods)
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
• General kitchen cleaning and stock handling
• Prepare and bake a range of breads, pastries and baked goods

What You’ll Need

• Previous Kitchen hand experience (at least 6 months)
• A friendly-outgoing personality
• Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, and afternoons
• Previous Baker experience (advantage)
• Previous Barista experience (advantage)

Hours of work:

Thursday - Saturday: 5am-3pm/8am-5pm

Sunday: 9am-3pm

The job is on a roster basis; part/full-time positions are available.

Location:

67b France St. Eden Terrace, Auckland.

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