_{30th June, 2026}

A New Zealand-owned and operated hotel in the Auckland Airport Precinct is looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join its Food & Beverage team. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment while supporting the culinary team.

About the Role As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen remains clean, organised, and compliant with food safety and hygiene standards. Working with minimal supervision, you will play a key role in supporting daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Wash and sanitise dishes, cutlery, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate and clean the dishwasher at the end of each shift.
• Clean kitchen floors, work benches, shelving, ovens, grills, stove tops, chillers, and storage areas.
• Dispose of rubbish, recycle cardboard, and maintain clean waste bins.
• Safely handle and dispose of broken crockery and glassware.
• Clean and store kitchen mats and ensure wet floor signage is displayed during cleaning.
• Assist with maintaining staff kitchen supplies, including tea, coffee, and other refreshments.
• Help receive, store, and organise kitchen items as required.
• Report maintenance or operational issues to the Chef on duty.
• Carry out additional cleaning and kitchen support duties as directed.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous kitchen hand or commercial cleaning experience is essential.
• Physically fit and able to remain on your feet throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently.
• Flexible and available to work weekends, with additional shifts available when required.
• Reliable transport to and from work.
• Restricted or Full New Zealand Driver Licence (preferred due to shift times).
• Ability to pass a Ministry of Justice check and pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants must hold a valid New Zealand work visa, residency, or citizenship.

What's on Offer:

• Part-time position – 16 hours per week.
• Weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) – 8-hour shifts, primarily morning shifts with occasional afternoon shifts depending on hotel functions.
• $24.65 per hour.
• Training provided.
• Opportunity to join a supportive team in a busy hotel environment within the Auckland Airport Precinct.

If you're a dependable team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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