Kitchen Hand to Chef-in-Training — Fast-Paced Café

Sergeant Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawn Café in Auckland's Viaduct is seeking a dependable kitchen hand to support our Head Chef in a busy daytime café. You will begin with the foundations—dishes, cleaning, food preparation and kitchen support—while learning baking and broader kitchen skills.

For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress within the kitchen over time. The role offers hands-on training and a pathway from kitchen hand into broader kitchen responsibilities within a

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Positive, team-first attitude.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and stay organised.
• Willingness to learn and build new skills.
• Clear communication and proactive in asking questions.

Responsibilities

• Operating the dishwasher and keeping dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment moving through service.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic and organised wash-up and kitchen area.
• Supporting the Head Chef with basic food preparation, portioning and ingredient preparation.
• Assisting with baking and cabinet-food production as your skills develop.
• Receiving and putting away deliveries, rotating stock and keeping storage areas tidy.
• Following food-control, cleaning and health-and-safety procedures.
• Helping wherever needed so the kitchen runs smoothly during busy service periods.

Skills

strong work ethic

reliability

positive attitude

team player

fast-paced environment

willingness to learn

clear communication

Job description

Lawn Café in Auckland's Viaduct is seeking a dependable kitchen hand to support our Head Chef in a busy daytime café. You will begin with the foundations—dishes, cleaning, food preparation and kitchen support—while learning baking and broader kitchen skills.

For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress within the kitchen over time. The role offers hands-on training and a pathway from kitchen hand into broader kitchen responsibilities within a