Kitchen Porter

The Rees Hotel Queenstown; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability programme

Other benefits

Job summary

The Rees Hotel Queenstown invites applications for a Kitchen Porter to support our kitchen team and True South restaurant. You will help maintain immaculate hygiene, assist chefs with simple prep, and ensure smooth stock flow and organisation throughout the kitchen.

We value reliability, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. Availability across various shifts, including weekends and public holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is required with a focus on hygiene.
• Solid understanding of food safety and high hygiene standards.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Hardworking and eager to learn in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Customer service mindset and team player attitude.
• Good communication and ability to work with others.
• Ability to multitask in a busy kitchen environment.
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen equipment, benches and prep areas to high hygiene standards.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation as needed.
• Receive deliveries, perform stock checks and rotate stock (FIFO).
• Keep storerooms tidy and organised.
• Follow all food safety and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Attention to detail

Hardworking

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Reliable and punctual

Flexible shifts

Job description

We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our Kitchen Team at The Rees Hotel Queenstown and our True South restaurant. You will keep our kitchen spotless with an emphasis on impeccable hygiene practices, and assist our chefs with basic food preparation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning kitchen equipment, benches and food preparation areas to the highest hygiene standards
• Assisting our chefs with basic food preparation
• Receiving deliveries, completing stock checks and rotating stock (FIFO)
• Keeping storerooms clean and organised
• Following all food safety and health and safety procedures

Skills, experience and attributes:

• Prior relevant kitchen experience
• Understanding of food safety and impeccable hygiene practices
• Accuracy and an “eye for detail”
• Hard working and keen to learn
• Passionate about customer service
• Effective communication skills and a true team player
• Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
• Reliable and punctual
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays

Benefits and Rewards:

• Full-Time role, minimum 30 hours
• Sustainability is at the forefront of how we work, with a strong environmental and social sustainability programme
• Free parking on-site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Other benefits and rewards apply

The right to legally work in New Zealand is an essential requirement. Sponsorship is not available.