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KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees
Title: Catering Assistants - casual
Req ID: 13877
Catering Assistants – casual Position Description
He kōrero mō mātou | About us: At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being. Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard. He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role: We are looking for casual Catering Assistants to support our kitchen team at our Production Kitchen, Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara. Ideally, you’ll have some experience working in food preparation or hospitality and are keen to learn and understand the principals of good food hygiene. These are casual/on call roles and may include working in the weekend. You’ll be busy with the preparation and packaging of sandwiches, sushi, salads and hot dishes and working in a collaborative team environment, including cooks who bake an array of sausage rolls, pastries etc. A high standard of safety and food hygiene is expected at all times, along with providing our internal and external customers with an exceptional food experience and service, strengthening the brand of Interislander.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring: To succeed, you will have some experience working in food preparation, ideally in a kitchen or hospitality environment. You will be self-motivated with a "can do" attitude and be able to work unsupervised. Your sound interpersonal skills and teamwork attitude must be top notch! We need team members who are flexible and reliable; it's a busy team who work to tight operational requirements to supply great food to the Interislander and KiwiRail and everyone pulls together. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference? Rā aukati | Applications close: 8 October 2026 We will be shortlisting and interviewing as we advertise, so be in quick!
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