Kitchen Storeperson

The Hermitage; Aoraki / Mount Cook; On-site; NZD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to hotel activities

Discounts on food and beverage

Discounted accommodation for friends and family

Job summary

The Hermitage is seeking a Stores Person to join our team in Aoraki/Mount Cook. This role involves managing deliveries of perishable and dry goods for our hotel, ensuring a smooth and safe operation.

You will be responsible for receiving goods, stock management, and collaborating with kitchen staff. Ideal candidates have a forklift license, attention to detail, and experience in stores. Enjoy the stunning surroundings of New Zealand while contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand FIFO/HACCP procedures for food safety.
• Experience in inventory management and stock control.
• Capability to work independently and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unpack incoming goods, mostly food and beverages.
• Pick-pack products for internal transfers to all departments.
• Manage recycling and waste materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Spatial awareness

Numerical proficiency

Forklift operation

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 10:00 am

For those who dream bigger!

At the Hermitage, Aoraki/Mount Cook, our guests stay with us because of the unique location, amazing views, excellent service, and the one‑off experiences we provide. Our team members choose to work with us because of the extraordinary career opportunity it is to work in the national park whilst delivering memorable guest experiences.

Our team sees every aspect of the hospitality industry, gaining unique experience that can be transferred to the next adventure.

The Hermitage Hotel is looking for a Stores Person to be based on site and manage goods received for all departments of the hotel, particularly with regards to perishable goods, dry goods, and beverage. In this role you will be pick‑packing, using a forklift, and undertaking stock management to ensure first‑in, first‑out of perishable goods, stock checks, and help with stock/inventory.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, with established systems and processes, to receive regular goods deliveries effectively and ensure the smooth and safe running of our stores space. In addition to being responsible for perishables, dry goods, and beverages, you will also take delivery of equipment and items for all departments and returns for waste management.

What you will be doing?

• Receive and unpack incoming goods for the hotel, predominantly food and beverage.
• Pick‑pack products for outgoing transfers to all internal departments.
• Pick‑pack raw ingredients for the food & beverage production.
• Keep track of stock and assist with stock‑takes.
• Unload containers of new product arriving.
• Check the quality and quantity of goods arriving.
• Use a forklift to move stock around the stores and extended property.
• Manage recycling and waste materials.
• Assist the kitchen and food & beverage with additional support as required.
• Liaise and collaborate with key colleagues in the Kitchen and other departments.

What will you bring to the role?

• Have an eye for detail, spatial awareness, and be good with numbers.
• Be completely aware and able to understand FIFO/ HACCP procedures associated with perishable products and working in line with food control plans Simply Safe and Suitable.
• Be able to work independently, make effective decisions or escalates as needed.
• Prioritise workload to meet truck arrivals and outwards orders.
• Ideally have a forklift license and previous stores experience of six months or more.
• Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety, and manual handling.
• Experience using PPE and manual handling.

The benefits and role

• Full‑time, fixed‑term role, minimum 60 hours per fortnight, $27‑30 per hour.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel, after 8 weeks of service.
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for friends and family, after 8 weeks of service.
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work.
• Accommodation at reasonable rent including power and Wi‑Fi.

At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Village, we offer more than just a place to work – we offer a career lifestyle experience. If you love the outdoors, stunning mountains, being connected to nature, and changing seasons that include crisp snow and blue skies, then this role could be a perfect match and we would love to hear from you.

We are excited that you have read this far, and you’re interested in working with us, but don't forget we are in a National Park, there are no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport, so if you can’t live without these, working for us will not be for you. Before you apply, read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and click on the Google Earth link to explore the village.