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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Are you passionate about food and hospitality? Do you enjoy being part of a fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment where your contribution matters?
You’ll play a key role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, ensuring cleanliness, hygiene, and the timely supply of dishes and equipment across restaurant service, events, and banqueting.
Overview
As a Kitchen Hand, you will:
- Maintain a supply of clean dishes, silverware, pots, and cooking equipment for the restaurant, functions, and catering events
- Operate the dishwasher and assist with washing pots, pans, and other equipment
- Keep the chef’s line stocked with clean plates and chinaware
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of banquets and conferencing functions
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, including floors, counters, cooking units, shelving, and storage areas
- Monitor and manage rubbish, recycling, and waste in line with health & safety procedures
- Receive and store deliveries in the fridge, freezer, and storage areas
- Assist chefs with preparation of entrees, desserts, and other tasks as required
- Follow hotel health, safety, and food hygiene procedures, including HACCP standards
- Accept a flexible roster to ensure smooth kitchen operations, including evening, weekend, and public holiday shifts
- This role is ideal for candidates looking to gain experience in a professional kitchen, with opportunities to learn and grow within the hospitality industry.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- A can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Passion for food, hygiene, and hospitality
- Attention to detail and pride in their work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- Reliability and punctuality
- Energetic, mobile and ability to lift 25kg
- No previous kitchen experience is required, we are happy to train motivated candidates, as long as you are happy to be on your feet and love cleaning.
What we can offer you
Working at Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki offers:
- Staff meal on shift
- Uniform and laundry provided
- Paid birthday and wellness day leave
- Haukai Bistro & Bar staff food discounts
- Accor hotel discounts (food, beverages, accommodation) for you, family & friends
- Referral bonuses and anniversary recognition
- Career development and training opportunities
Who we are
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki is a 4.5-star hotel offering modern rooms, on-site dining, and convenient access to the city, airport, and Taranaki’s top attractions for both business and leisure travellers.
Please contact Mariska Botha at bsm@novotelnewplymouth.com for any questions.
You must currently reside in New Zealand, Hold NZ citizenship, residency, student visa, or valid open work visa
This role is not AEWV eligible.
