5 Kitchen Staff jobs in New Zealand
Kitchen Hand
Posted 2 days ago
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Full-time Kitchen Hands wanted.
Join our Vibrant Team
We're seeking passionate individuals to join our bustling cafe in Manly. As part of our team, you'll play a vital role in assisting with preparing delicious counter food, including baked goods, sandwiches, and short-order menu items.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting with food preparation
Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness
Collaborate closely with our kitchen staff to prepare and cook fresh, flavorful meals.
Follow strict infection control and safe food handling procedures.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Skills: Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
Passion: Genuine interest in hospitality.
Attitude: Positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented.
Physical Requirements: Fit and healthy to handle early mornings.
What We Offer:
Guaranteed Hours: Enjoy a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.
Benefits: Weekly pay, permanent contract, and free coffee.
Supportive Team: Work alongside a friendly and supportive team.
Kitchen Hand
Posted 2 days ago
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The Hard Antler is a popular restaurant and bar located in the scenic township of Haast on the West Coast. We are known for hearty meals, a welcoming atmosphere, and a diverse customer base of both locals and international travellers. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicated Kitchenhands to support our chefs and kitchen operations.
Position Overview:
As a Kitchenhand, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, helping to ensure smooth service and a clean, efficient work environment. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team in a dynamic and fast-paced hospitality setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist cooks and chefs with basic food preparation and plating
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Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
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Wash dishes, clean benches, and dispose of waste in accordance with hygiene standards
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Ensure food safety practices are followed at all times
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Assist with receiving and storing stock deliveries
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Follow instructions and work as part of a team during busy service periods
Skills and Experience Required:
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At least 6 months of relevant experience or a relevant qualification
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
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Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Minimum garanteed 30 hours per week
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your CV and a short cover letter to Nick or Regina at .
Kitchen Cabinet Maker
Posted 1 day ago
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We are looking for Kitchen Cabinet makers who have excellent knowledge with cabinetry installation to join our small team.
The number of positions: 2
Working hours:Minimum 30 hours per week, Additional hours may be applied due to heavy workload till 49 hours per week.
Type of employment: Permanent full-time position, shifts from Tuesday to Saturday (sometimes 7 days) with hourly rate from $32.00 to $35.00 NZD depending on experience.
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury Region
Role
This role involves being out and about installing the cabinets (kitchen cabinets, wardrobe) that are sold to the customers in their newly built or renovated homes, providing great service from start to finish of a job.
Qualifications & Requirements
- At least 3 years of kitchen installing or cabinet-making working experience. OR a relevant diploma in carpentry may be alternative.
- Be flexible to changing & demanding work priorities as we always have multiple projects at any one time
- Be physically fit and be able to work well within a small team of dedicated people and have good communication skills
- Be able to work additional hours if required (to ensure deadlines are met) within the factory or with site work installations
Tasks and responsibilities
- cabinets assembling and ready to install
- able to read CAD plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- cutting manufactured board and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
- ordering materials and prepared layouts
If this sounds like what you are looking for. Apply now
Applicants for this postion should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
How to apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take the next step in your career, please contact Dannie Lee at
Kitchen Support Expert
Posted 13 days ago
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**Job Number**
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** JW Marriott Auckland, 22-26 Albert Street, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand, 1010VIEW ON MAP ( Part Time
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**Position Type** Non-Management
**POSITION SUMMARY**
Kitchen Support Experts play an important role in support of several hotel functions. These associates may work across departments (e.g., kitchen, food and beverage, employee dining room) to support cleaning and basic kitchen preparation needs. Whether preparing fresh clean linen and spotless dining ware for guests to enjoy, operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., dishwashing machines, hand wash stations), or transporting dishware across the hotel, these associates do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
Kitchen Installer - High-End Timber & Custom Joinery Specialist
Posted 2 days ago
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Location: Aranui-based | Projects throughout Christchurch
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Are you an experienced cabinetmaker or builder with a passion for premium kitchen installations and custom timber joinery?
Our client is a Christchurch-based company known for their craftsmanship and bespoke timber work. They're looking for a skilled Kitchen Installer to join their small, dedicated team.
About the Role:
You’ll be installing high-end, custom kitchens and joinery made in-house at their Aranui workshop. This is not cookie-cutter work — you’ll be working with solid timber and unique designs that require precision, pride, and care.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years’ joinery experience (ideally with solid timber/custom woodwork)
- 2+ years’ experience installing kitchens
- Cabinetmaking or building background
- Able to read and interpret detailed plans
- Great problem-solving and decision-making on site
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clean, professional presentation
- Full NZ driver’s licence
- Strong communication and a customer-first attitude
- Site Safe or similar certification
- Your own tools and reliable transport
- A great team culture built on pride in the work
- Competitive hourly pay
- Challenging and rewarding projects across Christchurch
- A chance to be part of something custom and quality-driven
Send your CV and a brief intro to
Applicants must already be in New Zealand with the right to work (sorry, we can't assist with visas).
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