Kitchen Steward: Path to Chef, Live-In

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

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.