Night-Shift Cabinetmaker For Premium Kitchens

Prime Kitchens; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Kitchens in Christchurch, Canterbury is hiring two enthusiastic kitchen assistants to join our busy restaurant team. This is a full-time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week, and pay rates between $24 and $30 per hour depending on experience.

You will clean kitchens, assist with food prep and service, follow hygiene practices, and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Local NZ residents are preferred; visa status will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen cleaning and food prep areas.
• Able to lift heavy items and work in peak times.
• Good personal hygiene and reliability.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning rosters and deep-clean floors, walls, ovens.
• Clean kitchens, prep areas, sculleries and utensils.
• Prepare ingredients and trays for serving.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and hygienic handling.
• Maintain equipment and report safety issues.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and floor staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Follow instructions

Hygiene

Reliability

Flexible hours

Background check OK

Drug test OK

Able to lift heavy

Job description

We are looking fortwo enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our kitchen team at our busy restaurant in Christchurch, Canterbury.

We are a busy restaurant with a friendly and professional team. Our kitchen can become very active during peak periods, and we are looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week. The pay rate is $24–$30 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Description:

• · Follow the regular daily, weekly and monthly cleaning rosters and standard methods for deep cleaning of floors, walls, coolers, ovens and operating equipment.
• · Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
• · Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
• · Clean all dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and equipment
• · Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
• · Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savouries and sandwiches
• · Packing food and beverage trays for serving
• · Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items
• · Removing cooked food from ovens and food warmers
• · Preparation for the day ahead as directed by the chef in charge
• · Control the use of chemicals in the kitchen
• · Assist in receiving and sorting supplies and deliveries
• · Follow systems and procedures in place for hygienic food handling practices.
• · Organise the disposal of rubbish
• · Assist with preparing and serving the orders if required
• · Maintain the kitchen equipment. Report any health and safety issues
• · Clear communication within the kitchen and with the floor staff

Skills and experience for the role;

• · A friendly, positive and warm personality
• · Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting and hard work
• · Ability to follow instructions
• · Excellent personal hygiene
• · Ability to provide positive work references
• · Flexibility in working hours -evening and weekend work will be required
• · Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• · Efficient worker who uses initiative
• · Hardworking and not shy about getting their hands dirty.
• · Able to pass a background check and a drug test if required

Priority will be given to local NZ residence/citizens. If you are a temporary visa holder, include your visa status for our consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.