Kitchenhand

JobSpace; Timaru; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HMT 26 Limited is seeking a full-time, permanent kitchen assistant in Canterbury, New Zealand. The role covers food prep, cleaning and basic cooking tasks from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, including weekends and public holidays, with a pay rate of NZD 24.00–30.00 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Minimum 30 hours per week with a rostered schedule. No formal qualifications required, but being motivated, physically fit and a reliable team player is essential for success in a busy kitchen

Qualifications

• No formal qualification or previous experience is required.
• Applicant must be motivated to work and physically fit for a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries.
• Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants.
• Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment.
• Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, including salads, savourries and sandwiches.
• Packing food and beverage trays for serving.
• Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items.

Skills

Motivated

Physically fit

Manual tasks

Reliable

Team player

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Location: Canterbury, New ZealandEmployer: HMT 26 LimitedBusiness: Restaurant & Bar

Employment Type: Full-time, PermanentHours of Work: Minimum 30 hours per weekRoster: Business operates from 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM, including weekends and public holidays as required

Pay Rate: NZD $24.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries.
• Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants.
• Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment.
• Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, including preparing salads, savourries and sandwiches.
• Packing food and beverage trays for serving.
• Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items.
• No formal qualification or previous experience is required.
• The applicant must be motivated to work, physically fit, and able to perform manual tasks in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.