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Hotel: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Location: Punakaiki, West Copast
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent position
Hours of Work: Guaranteed 30 hours per week, on a rotating roster, including weekends.
Pay Rate: $26.50 - $28.00 per hour


Join our kitchen team. As an integral part of the kitchen operation, you’ll work with fresh local ingredients, gain hands-on experience, and be part of a supportive crew delivering quality dining experiences.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes
• Ensuring that all food is served and stored at the correct temperature to meet hotel standards and kitchen guidelines.
• Clean and sanitise work areas, equipment, utensils and dishes.
• Follow all sanitation and hygienic food handling procedures.
• Support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in daily kitchen tasks.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1-2 years relevant experience in a similar role
• A certificate in Cookery preferred
• A current Food Handling Certificate
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Choose Scenic Hotel Group?

We're New Zealand's biggest locally owned hotel group, with 18 properties all over the country.

We Do IT: Now, Right, Together, and Sustainably
Now: We act fast “Now” for exceptional guest experiences
Right: We get it “Right” from the start, with ongoing training to elevate our service quality.
Together: We grow “Together” in a team that boosts guest experiences.
Sustainably: We're fully committed to “Sustainability” driving a positive impact for our planet.
  
Kickstart your new chapter! If this sounds perfect and we've got what you need, hit apply now!

For more opportunities within our group, visit: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/careers/

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