Kitchenhand

Sofitel; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

Daily staff meals

Rewards and recognition

Career progression opportunities

Uniform and dry cleaning

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Sofitel Queenstown is seeking a diligent Kitchen Cleaner to uphold immaculate hygiene and cleanliness standards in our high-end kitchen. You will ensure spotless, sanitary spaces and pristine crockery, contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

Experience in a hotel environment is advantageous; the role requires physical work, teamwork, and the ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining NZ food safety standards.

Qualifications

• This role is physical and requires being on your feet and lifting items.
• You should have strong attention to detail and clear communication.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced hotel environment with good time management.
• Previous hotel or similar role experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work various rostered shifts, including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Must hold working rights for New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize and store all kitchenware and equipment using appropriate methods.
• Clean walls, floors and workspaces according to cleaning schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness of food storage areas, report hazards to Executive Chef.
• Remove rubbish regularly; clean industrial bins daily.
• Clean and maintain the loading dock area.
• Clean cutlery, plates, sinks and buffet areas for the employee restaurant.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained and report faults.
• Assist chef on duty with basic food preparation as needed.
• Respond to reasonable requests from management.

Skills

Physical role

Attention to detail

Team player

Shift flexibility

NZ working rights

Job description

Company Description

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.

Company Description

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.

Job Description

Join our passionate kitchen team as the heartbeat behind our chefs’ culinary magic! Be the essential force ensuring a spotless, hygienic space and pristine crockery that match our high-end standards. While kitchen experience is a plus, we value your can-do spirit, ability to thrive under pressure, and teamwork. If you’re organized, a multitasker, and passionate about top-tier cleanliness in line with NZ food safety, this exciting role is yours!

• Cleaning, sanitation and storage of all cutlery, crockery, kitchen equipment and appliances, using wither industrial washing machines or hand washing as appropriate.
• Cleaning of walls, floors and general kitchen work spaces, working to cleaning schedule as prescribed for the area.
• Cleaning of food storage areas including fridges, cool rooms and dry goods stores, ensuring that principles of food hygiene are being observed; report any hazards or problems to Executive Chef.
• Remove rubbish regularly, ensure that kitchen and waste areas are free of refuse. Clean industrial bins on a daily basis.
• General maintenance and cleaning of the loading dock.
• Cleaning of the cutlery, plates, sink area and buffet of the employee restaurant.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained in effective working order, report any faults or repairs required to the Executive Chef.
• Assist and liaise with chef on duty with basic food preparation; grating, peeling, chopping, preparing batters, garnishes and seasonings.
• Any other reasonable request assigned by your manager

Qualifications

• This role is physical - you will be on your feet and lifting items so being comfortable with this is imperative
• You will need a strong attention to detail and clear communication skills
• You can work well as part of a team in a fast paced environment, with effective time management skills
• Previous experience in a similar role / hotel environment is advantageous
• The ability and flexibility to work various rostered shifts, including early morning, late evenings and weekends.
• You will need to hold working rights for New Zealand

Additional Information

• Your loyalty card entitling you to discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments worldwide.
• Daily staff meals provided.
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor.
• Work for a world-leading Global hotel company.
• Refer a friend incentive
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Uniform and dry cleaning.
• Enjoy working in our exceptional and supportive team, you will have opportunities for growth and development supported by our talented Executive Chef.
• EAP, well-being and mental health supports available.
• Take part in social activities and community involvement initiatives through the year

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

Guaranteed min 30hours per week. Staring from $28.08/hour