Kitchen Assistant - Part Time
Ryman Healthcare
Maintaining kitchen cleanliness · Keeping kitchen tidy · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
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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.
Ryman Healthcare
Maintaining kitchen cleanliness · Keeping kitchen tidy · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
Hilton · 5001+ employees
A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.
Preparing dishes · Supervising kitchen team · Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
1+ yrHigh school graduate; at least 3 years in a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant; at least 1 year as a Demi Chef de Partie or equivalent in an international brand hotel
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing food and drinks · Providing barista services · Handling cash takings
Previous hospitality or café experience; LCQ; Duty Managers certificate
Compass Group New Zealand
Preparing and cooking food · Leading and coaching team · Developing menus and meal plans
NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or equivalent; NZQA Food Handling Certificate including Units 167 and 168; previous experience cooking in a similar environment; financial management experience including budgeting and Profit and Loss skills; strong computer skills; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa
TFE Hotels · 1001-5000 employees
A global hospitality group with 80+ hotels and 12+ brands across 11+ countries, celebrating individuality and collaboration.
Delivering guest service · Taking orders · Maintaining dining areas
Passion for guest service, excellent communication, teamwork, ability to work fast-paced environment, flexibility for rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays, RSA certification and food safety certificate required.
Bupa Care Services NZ Limited · 1001-5000 employees
A global healthcare leader providing residential care and support services.
Managing kitchen team · Planning menus · Ensuring food safety
1+ yrRelevant NZQA culinary qualification (Level 3 & 4) preferred; 1-3 years culinary experience essential; ability to plan nutritional menus, lead and motivate team; legally entitled to work in NZ.
Bupa · 5001+ employees
A global healthcare leader committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Managing kitchen team · Planning menus · Ensuring food safety
1+ yrRelevant NZQA culinary qualification (Level 3 & 4) preferred; 1-3 years culinary experience essential; ability to plan nutritional menus, lead and motivate team; legally entitled to work in NZ.
Scenic Hotel Group
Overseeing department operations · Preparing staff rosters · Controlling departmental costs
2+ yrs3-5 years relevant Food & Beverage experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role; LCQ qualification; current Managers Certificate; own vehicle; current driver licence
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
Delivering guest service · Maintaining operational standards · Reconciling shift revenue
Experience in a similar role with strong restaurant/bar service knowledge; ability to work a rotating roster across 7 days, weekends and public holidays
Summerset Retirement Villages
Preparing food · Plating meals · Sanitising kitchenware
Carls Jr. · 5001+ employees
A fast-food restaurant brand focused on guest satisfaction and quality service.
Managing shifts · Training staff · Ensuring guest satisfaction
3+ yrsMinimum 3 years retail or service industry supervisory experience; 2+ years assistant management; computer skills; time management; negotiation; coaching and influencing; customer service knowledge; organizational and problem-solving skills.
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Preparing cakes and breads · Championing food safety · Supervising bakery team members
Previous experience and demonstrated knowledge in baking
Star Group · 1001-5000 employees
One of New Zealand's largest hospitality groups with venues across the North Island.
Leading shift teams · Maintaining service quality · Ensuring licensing compliance
1+ yrCurrent Duty Manager's License; at least one year's experience in a similar role; up-to-date knowledge of licensing regulations
Ryman Healthcare
Creating a hospitable atmosphere · Providing food service · Ordering refreshments
Duty Managers license or willingness to gain one
Hilton · 5001+ employees
A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.
Welcoming guests · Serving food and beverages · Preparing the outlet
Basic knowledge of food and beverage service procedures; fluent in English; ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays; ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of the role
Ryman Healthcare
Preparing nutritious food · Presenting prepared food · Supporting kitchen colleagues
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3), or willingness to gain it; proven food preparation experience; New Zealand work rights
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Taking customer orders · Delivering food and drinks · Maintaining café cleanliness
Previous experience in cafés, restaurants or fast-paced food environments
Ryman Healthcare
Collaborating with kitchen team · Preparing seasonal meals · Catering to dietary needs
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen
Ryman Healthcare
Preparing nutritious food · Presenting prepared food · Supporting kitchen colleagues
Have or be willing to gain New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3); proven food preparation experience; New Zealand work rights
TFE Hotels · 1001-5000 employees
A global hospitality group with 80+ hotels and 12+ brands across 11+ countries, celebrating individuality and collaboration.
Leading service team · Coaching team members · Coordinating daily operations
Passion for guest service, excellent communication, ability to work fast-paced environment, flexibility for rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays, demonstrated leadership in hospitality, RSA and food safety certification required.
TFE Hotels · 1001-5000 employees
A global hospitality group with 80+ hotels and 12+ brands across 11+ countries, celebrating individuality and collaboration.
Leading service teams · Coaching team members · Coordinating daily operations
Current RSA certification, food safety certificate, demonstrated experience leading hospitality teams, strong coaching and communication skills, flexibility for rotating roster including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Delivering guest experiences · Serving food and beverages · Troubleshooting golf simulators
1+ yrAbility to work nights and weekends
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Preparing and cooking dishes · Maintaining food quality · Maintaining kitchen hygiene
2+ yrsAt least 2 years’ experience as a Chef; Diploma and/or Vocational Certificate in Culinary Skills or related field; knowledge of à la carte and banquet service with modern and classical cooking techniques; valid rights to live and work in New Zealand
Savor Group
Creating guest experiences · Preparing and serving beverages · Managing stock
Cloudy Bay Vineyards · 51-200 employees
A New Zealand winery producing premium wines, part of the LVMH Group.
Preparing food · Cleaning dishes · Serving drinks
Must be available weekends and public holidays from December 2026 to April 2027; experience with kitchen equipment; physical stamina for standing all day; knife skills; teamwork and communication skills.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards · 51-200 employees
A New Zealand winery producing premium wines, part of the LVMH Group.
Preparing food · Washing dishes · Maintaining hygiene
Must have legal right to work in New Zealand; ability to stand all day, knife skills, manual handling awareness, teamwork, and food hygiene knowledge.
Ryman Healthcare
Preparing nutritious food · Presenting prepared food · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) or willingness to gain it; proven food preparation experience; New Zealand work rights
Amisfield · 11-50 employees
A restaurant at Jack's Point Golf Course offering high-quality dining in a scenic New Zealand location.
Washing dishes · Maintaining cleanliness · Supporting kitchen team
Must be in New Zealand with NZ citizenship/residency or a valid work permit with at least 6 months validity; energetic, hardworking, able to work in a busy environment.
Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees
A restaurant operator running KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr., and Taco Bell in New Zealand.
Leading team · Growing sales · Managing costs
3+ yrs3+ years management experience, proven operational and procedural knowledge, ability to coach team members, strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Prime Hotels · 11-50 employees
A hospitality group operating hotels and food and beverage venues in New Zealand.
Preparing food · Minimizing wastage · Maintaining cleanliness
1+ yrMinimum 1 year experience in hotel restaurant or banquet kitchens; qualification in Food Cookery or Culinary Arts essential; strong time management, cleanliness, teamwork, and communication skills.
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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