Kitchen Porter - Catering

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Stable employment

Training on hygiene standards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Kitchen Porter in Queenstown to keep the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary. You will wash dishes, assist with basic food prep, and support the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.

A commitment to hygiene, reliability, and physical stamina is essential for this role in a fast-paced catering environment in Queenstown.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen portering or cleaning role is preferred.
• Understanding of hygiene and sanitation in a food service environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Wash and store all dishes, cookware, utensils, and equipment used in the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling according to procedures.
• Assist with receiving and storing kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Support the culinary team with basic food preparation tasks as needed.
• Ensure cleaning schedules and checklists are completed and documented.

Skills

Experience in kitchen portering

Hygiene & sanitation

Physical stamina

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and hardworking Kitchen Porter - Catering to maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in Queenstown . This role is fundamental to the smooth operation of the catering services, ensuring that all culinary staff have the necessary clean equipment and a sanitary workspace. You will be responsible for dishwashing, general cleaning duties, waste disposal, and assisting the kitchen team as needed. The ideal candidate is proactive, takes pride in their work, and understands the importance of hygiene in a professional kitchen setting, contributing to the efficiency of our client's operations in Queenstown .

Key Responsibilities

• Wash and properly store all dishes, cookware, utensils, and equipment used in the kitchen.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling processes according to established procedures.
• Assist with receiving and storing kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Support the culinary team by performing basic food preparation tasks when required.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules and checklists are completed and documented.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a kitchen porter or in a similar cleaning role is an advantage.
• Understanding of basic hygiene and sanitation principles in a food service environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions accurately.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and stable employment.
• Opportunity to work in a professional catering kitchen environment.
• Training on hygiene standards and kitchen operations.
• Be part of a supportive team focused on quality service in Queenstown .
• Potential for growth within the kitchen brigade.