Prep Chef & Kitchen Hand — Fast-Paced, Full-Time Team Role

High Country Salmon; Twizel; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Salmon in Twizel, South Island is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to support daily food preparation and service. You will prepare ingredients, sauces and components to recipe standards while helping chefs during busy service.

We value reliable, detail‑oriented team players who follow systems, uphold food safety and allergen controls, keep workspaces clean, and contribute to a fast‑paced, positive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare ingredients, sauces and components to recipe standards.
• Support chefs during service to keep kitchen flowing.
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, sauces, and components to recipe and prep standards.
• Support chefs during service to keep the kitchen flowing smoothly.
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene, and allergen control standards.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organised.
• Assist with dishes, cleaning, and end-of-shift pack-down as required.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and FOH teams to support service success.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

High Country Salmon in Twizel, South Island is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to support daily food preparation and service. You will prepare ingredients, sauces and components to recipe standards while helping chefs during busy service.

We value reliable, detail‑oriented team players who follow systems, uphold food safety and allergen controls, keep workspaces clean, and contribute to a fast‑paced, positive kitchen environment.