Kitchen Assistant - Casual
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing food · Plating meals · Sanitising kitchenware
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293 open roles, 94 posted this week, most paying $59k to $75k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing food · Plating meals · Sanitising kitchenware
Supporting vessel operations · Providing food service · Welcoming guests
1+ yrDuty Manager Certificate; 1 year Food & Beverage experience; 6 months Deckhand experience; hosting and guest service experience, including barista and bar operations; understanding of maritime health and safety protocols
RealNZ
Managing the BBQ station · Preparing grilled dishes · Managing food supplies
1+ yrRelevant cooking qualification; at least 3 years of commercial kitchen experience, including at least 1 year of grill/BBQ experience; knowledge of food control plans (FCP) and safe food handling
RealNZ
Preparing high-quality dishes · Managing kitchen sections · Organising food supplies
3+ yrsRelevant cooking qualification; at least 3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen; strong knowledge of food control plans (FCP) and safe food handling
Novotel Christchurch Airport · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand company operating award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, committed to exceptional hospitality and sustainability.
Assisting guests · Performing security checks · Maintaining cleanliness
Must be available to work overnight; strong guest service orientation; professional presentation; attention to detail; flexible team player; full New Zealand driver's license; right to work in NZ.
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Overseeing front-of-house operations · Welcoming guests · Leading food and beverage service
5+ yrs5+ years' experience in hospitality operations or leadership roles; full, valid driver's licence; own reliable transport; valid New Zealand work visa or working holiday visa
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Serving food and beverages · Setting up dining spaces · Preparing coffee and cocktails
At least 6 months’ hospitality experience; own reliable transport; valid New Zealand work visa or working holiday visa
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Cleaning kitchen equipment · Maintaining kitchen cleanliness · Assisting food preparation
Own reliable transport; valid New Zealand work visa or working holiday visa
Oceania
Assisting meal preparation · Serving residents · Delivering customer service
Experience in a similar role; experience delivering a high level of customer service; right to work in New Zealand
Hilton · 5001+ employees
A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.
Coordinating events · Managing reservations · Supporting sales proposals
1+ yrDiploma or degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field; proficiency in Microsoft Office
PAK'nSAVE · 5001+ employees
A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.
Stocking products · Serving customers · Preparing food
Must be able to work fixed roster including weekends, provide customer service, lift boxes and push trolleys, and have New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa.
Hilton · 5001+ employees
A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.
Supervising staff · Managing guest experience · Controlling inventory
High school diploma or equivalent; proven experience in a similar role; excellent communication, grooming, and interpersonal skills; fluent English; friendly, professional, guest-focused; able to work flexible shifts.
New World · 5001+ employees
A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.
Delivering customer service · Maintaining stock levels · Implementing safety requirements
Commitment to excellent customer service, physical fitness able to lift up to 20kg, accuracy and attention to detail, communication and time management skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team.
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay · 5001+ employees
A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.
Serving meals · Cleaning equipment · Following food safety protocols
Food service experience desirable; food hygiene certificate desirable; effective communication; physically fit to lift 10kg, stand/walk, squat/kneel; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to engage with Māori.
SO/ Auckland
Serving food and beverages · Preparing bar areas · Maintaining clean service areas
Previous experience in a similar Food & Beverage role; ability to provide a high level of customer service; ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
Heritage Lifecare
Preparing nutritious meals · Meeting food requirements · Providing dining experiences
Catering and food service experience; culinary qualification or equivalent experience; legal right to work in New Zealand
Ryman Healthcare
Baking cabinet food · Providing cafe service · Operating the till
Experience in baking and cookery; barista qualification; New Zealand work rights
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing production meals · Maintaining kitchen standards · Collaborating with kitchen teams
Previous experience as a Cook; strong knowledge of food safety standards; availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and holidays
Timezone · 1001-5000 employees
An entertainment group with venues across Australia and New Zealand delivering remarkable experiences.
Leading team · Delegating tasks · Ensuring guest satisfaction
Strong leadership skills, ability to take charge of shifts, deliver remarkable guest experiences, create positive relationships, motivate sales, and have extensive availability across nights and weekends.
Timezone · 1001-5000 employees
An entertainment group with venues across Australia and New Zealand delivering remarkable experiences.
Managing venue operations · Leading team · Ensuring guest experience
Experience managing a multi-faceted hospitality or entertainment venue; strong leadership, relationship building, financial management, and guest experience skills.
Kindercare Learning Centres · 201-1000 employees
An early childhood education provider offering nurturing care and learning for young children.
Preparing meals · Cooking food · Ordering supplies
Experienced cook for full-time Monday-Friday role; must have NZ residency or valid work visa; police vetting required; ability to cater to dietary and allergy requirements; food safety experience preferred.
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers · 5001+ employees
A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Preparing dishes · Supporting kitchen operations · Mentoring junior staff
3+ yrs3-4 years professional kitchen experience; strong culinary skills; food safety knowledge; ability to work unsupervised; flexible roster including weekends and public holidays; current driver's licence.
Nando's · 5001+ employees
A restaurant chain focused on people, purpose, and PERi-PERi chicken.
Greeting customers · Preparing food · Supporting team
Must be 16+ and have the right to work in Australia/New Zealand. No experience needed; energy, passion, and willingness to learn required. May need liquor accreditation or First Aid if 18+.
Sofitel
Managing front office operations · Leading shift teams · Handling guest enquiries
Full NZ working rights; strong understanding of hotel operations; working knowledge of Opera PMS/Opera Cloud; New Zealand Manager's Certificate or willingness to obtain; New Zealand First Aid Certificate Level 1 or higher or willingness to obtain; full driver's licence
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers · 5001+ employees
A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Preparing and presenting dishes · Supporting kitchen operations · Maintaining food safety standards
3+ yrs3–4 years’ professional kitchen experience; current driver’s licence
Marriott International
Preparing and cooking food · Monitoring food quality · Maintaining food logs
Nando's Australia & New Zealand
Greeting customers · Grilling chicken
right to work in Australia or New Zealand; at least 16 years old
Star Group · 1001-5000 employees
One of New Zealand's largest hospitality groups with venues across the North Island.
Managing kitchen operations · Training staff · Creating menus
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' experience in a similar kitchen role; ability to manage food and wage costs, train staff, and ensure high food quality and safety; flexible hours across a 7-day roster including weekends.
JW Marriott · 5001+ employees
A luxury hotel brand within Marriott International, offering exceptional guest experiences and holistic well-being.
Preparing food · Maintaining food quality · Assisting management
3+ yrsTechnical, trade, or vocational school degree preferred; at least 3 years related work experience; ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds; no supervisory experience required.
Waitomo Homestead · 1001-5000 employees
An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.
Cleaning food areas · Preparing food · Restocking supplies
Positive attitude, reliability, good time management, attention to detail, teamwork, interest in food preparation and hygiene, availability for seven-day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
There are 293 roles open for hospitality jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 94 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 182 full time and 84 part time.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $59k to $75k a year.
Most are in Auckland (91), Otago (54) and Canterbury (42).
3 ads say the employer will support a visa.
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There are 293 roles open for hospitality jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 94 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most hospitality jobs in New Zealand pay $59k to $75k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (91), Otago (54) and Canterbury (42). Open a region to see its hospitality jobs.
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