Kitchen - Kitchen Steward

Hermitage; Aoraki / Mount Cook; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Wi-Fi and power included

Free access to hotel activities after

8 weeks service

Food & beverage discounts

Discounted staff accommodation

Job summary

Hermitage is seeking energetic Kitchen Stewards for a fixed-term role in Aoraki/Mt Cook. You will assist in all food-related areas, ensuring cleanliness to the hotel's standards and supporting across Alpine Restaurant, Panorama Room, Sir Edmund Hillary café, and staff dining.

The role offers full-time hours, live-in accommodation onsite with Wi‑Fi and power, and discounts on hotel services. A passion for food, reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience in a kitchen or cafe environment.
• A passion for food and willingness to work in a fast-paced busy kitchen.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues.
• A curiosity and openness to feedback and learning.
• A commitment to food safety and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clear dishes from dish station: priority during service.
• Follow the Hermitage Food Control Plan and Company Procedures.
• Work as part of the Stewarding team to maintain a safe environment.
• Sort linen and uniforms per laundry service requirements.
• Assist with Stores deliveries as required.
• Move and rotate stock on FIFO basis.
• Run errands between kitchens and within the hotel.
• Actively and positively communicate with colleagues.
• Demonstrate safe knife handling.
• Food preparation including washing/peeling/cutting of ingredients.
• Preparation of platters.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for energetic, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals to aid in our kitchen operations on a fixed term role at the Hermitage Hotel. Kitchen Stewards work to ensure that all Food Preparation and Service areas along with all general cooking/serving items are cleaned to the Hotels standards in a timely manner.

You will work across all food related areas; Alpine Restaurant, Panorama Room Restaurant, Sir Edmund Hillary café, Chamois Bar and Grill, stores and staff dining under the direction of the immediate Supervisor. This position can provide progression into a Chef position for the right candidate.

What will you be doing

• Clear dishes from dish station: prioritize during restaurant service times
• Follow and use the Hermitage Food Control Plan and Company Procedures
• Work as part of the Stewarding team to maintain a pleasant and safe working environment
• Assist with sorting linen and uniforms as per laundry service requirements
• Assist with Stores deliveries as required
• Move and rotate stock on FIFO (first-in-first-out) basis
• Run errands between kitchens and within the hotel as required
• Actively and positively communicate with colleagues
• Demonstrate competent and safe use of knives
• Food preparation including washing/peeling/cutting of various menu ingredients
• Preparation of platters

What you will bring to the role

• Six months or more experience working in a kitchen or cafe environment is preferred
• A passion for food and willingness to work in a fast-paced busy kitchen
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues
• A curiosity and openness to feedback and learning
• A commitment to food safety and high attention to detail

The role and benefits

• Full Time, fixed term, minimum 60 hours per fortnight. Hourly rate is $25.00
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views.
• Accommodation onsite at reasonable rents, including Wi-Fi and power.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel, after eight weeks service
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for Friends and Family, after eight weeks service