Kitchen Hand - Part Time

Christchurch-Casinos-Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Starting rate

Paid breaks

Meals discount

Uniform provided

Parking

Medical insurance

Canteen access

Job summary

Christchurch Casino is seeking a energetic kitchen team member to join our busy back-of-house crew. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced casino kitchen where no two shifts are the same. Your attitude and willingness to learn are valued as much as prior kitchen experience.

You'll help wash dishes, assist chefs with prep, manage basic stock rotation and help maintain top hygiene standards. Flexible across days, nights, weekends; 20+ hours per week with potential for more.

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience required, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is valued.
• Reliable team player with good energy.
• Willingness to perform manual tasks and follow hygiene protocols.

Responsibilities

• Wash and store dishes to keep the kitchen clean.
• Assist chefs with food preparation during busy periods.
• Help manage basic stock rotation and organisation.
• Support the team to maintain top hygiene and smooth operations.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food prep

Stock rotation

Hygiene

Job description

• Keen to kickstart or grow your career in the kitchen?
• Love the energy of a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment?

If so, we’d love to welcome you to our casino kitchen team!

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and reliable team player to join our busy back‑of‑house crew. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a lively, fast‑paced kitchen where no two shifts feel the same. Previous kitchen experience is a bonus—but what matters most is your attitude, energy, and willingness to learn.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Keeping our kitchen sparkling by washing and storing dishes
• Helping our chefs with food prep during busy service periods
• Managing basic stock rotation and organisation
• Supporting the team to maintain top‑notch hygiene and smooth operations

What We’re Offering

• Part‑time role (minimum 20 hours/week, with potential for more)
• Industry‑leading starting rate of $25.76/hour
• Paid breaks—every single one!
• 50% off meals (dine‑in and takeaway)
• Freshly laundered uniform every shift
• Discounted onsite car parking
• Free medical insurance after 6 months
• Access to our staff canteen with light snacks and great coffee

When You’ll Be Working

Flexibility is key—we operate across days, nights, and weekends:

• Monday to Sunday: 12pm – 4am

Applicants must be either a NZ citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a current NZ Open Work Visa with at least 12 months remaining on their visa.