Vineyard Kitchen Assistant | Weekend Shifts & Perks

Cloudy Bay Vineyards; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine discounts

Vineyard setting

Team culture

Job summary

Cloudy Bay Vineyards in Cromwell is seeking a motivated Kitchen Hand to support our Chef and Sous Chef during the busy summer period. You’ll need to think on your feet, take direction quickly, and help maintain high standards while covering weekends and public holidays from December 2026 to April 2027.

Your day-to-day includes food prep, ensuring timely dish processing, maintaining hygiene, and assisting with stock and receiving deliveries in a stunning vineyard setting.

Qualifications

• This role requires a collaborative approach with the kitchen team.
• Ability to handle manual tasks and maintain safety standards.
• Attention to detail in food preparation and plating.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Chef / Sous Chef with prepping food for each day
• Ensuring all dishes are processed efficiently and to a high standard
• Being aware of health and safety
• Learning and understanding food hygiene practices
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assisting with stock arrivals and putting away

Skills

Team player

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Cloudy Bay Vineyards in Cromwell is seeking a motivated Kitchen Hand to support our Chef and Sous Chef during the busy summer period. You’ll need to think on your feet, take direction quickly, and help maintain high standards while covering weekends and public holidays from December 2026 to April 2027.

Your day-to-day includes food prep, ensuring timely dish processing, maintaining hygiene, and assisting with stock and receiving deliveries in a stunning vineyard setting.