Kitchen Hands & Catering Assistants – Christchurch

TRN; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible casual shifts

8% holiday pay

Opportunities across hospitality

Job summary

The Recruitment Network (TRN) in Christchurch is seeking reliable Kitchen Hands and Catering Assistants for flexible casual shifts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced kitchen and wants weekday availability with last-minute opportunities.

You'll support chefs and catering teams, keep work areas clean, and help with service setup. Weekly pay and competitive hourly rates apply, with 8% holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen hand, catering or hospitality experience preferred
• Good weekday availability, with flexibility for last-minute shifts
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Able to work well in a team and follow instructions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• New Zealand work rights

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties
• Washing dishes, cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas
• Supporting chefs and catering teams during service
• Setting up and packing down catering areas
• Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures

Job description

The Recruitment Network (TRN) is looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hands and Catering Assistants to join our casual team in Christchurch.

We are seeking candidates with good weekday availability who can also be flexible and available for last-minute shifts when required. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and wants flexible casual work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties
• Washing dishes, cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas
• Supporting chefs and catering teams during service
• Setting up and packing down catering areas
• Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous kitchen hand, catering or hospitality experience preferred
• Good weekday availability, with flexibility for last-minute shifts
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Able to work well in a team and follow instructions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• New Zealand work rights

Why Work with TRN?

• Competitive pay of $24.00 to $26.00 per hour, plus 8% holiday pay
• Flexible casual shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunities to work across different hospitality environments
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities for ongoing casual work

If you're dependable, flexible and ready to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you!