Kitchen Assistant

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Sudima Christchurch City Hotel is seeking a flexible and reliable Kitchen Hand to join a friendly onsite team. This casual, part‑time role pays $25 per hour and covers dishwashing, food prep, stock handling and hygiene compliance, with support for the Head Chef. The ideal candidate works quickly and safely, communicates well, and maintains a clean, orderly kitchen while thriving in a cooperative team environment. Highlight reliability, ability to lift heavy pots, and commitment to health standards, plus alignment with We Care, We Do the right Thing and We Work Together. To apply, tailor your CV to kitchen duties, reference relevant experience, and note any NZQA training or accessibility needs.

The Role | Te mahi
We are seeking a flexible and reliable Kitchen Hand to join our friendly kitchen team in Sudima Christchurch City Hotel.

This is a casual and part time role paying $25 per hour.

Responsibilities | Nga haepapa

• Wash and clean utensils and dishes, and make sure they are stored appropriately
• Handle, sort, store and distribute food items
• Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook foodstuffs, and help prepare salads and desserts
• Sort and dispose of rubbish and recycling
• Organise laundering of kitchen linen
• Clean food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.
• Follow and enforce strict health and hygiene standards
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
• Display the company values of We Care, We Do the right Thing and We Work Together in all that you do
  

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce excellent quality dishes to brand standards for the restaurant, bar, conferencing and room service on a day to day basis
• Organizing the shift, placing orders, prep completion and supporting the team to ensure the kitchen is always well prepared, clean and hygienic for each shift
• Support the Head Chef and where appropriate guide junior kitchen team members
• Offer flexibility with dietary needs and ensure excellent food hygiene and safety standard are adhered to
• Foster a great team environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• Planning menus, estimating food and labor costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Preparing and cooking food
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• May select and train staff
• May freeze and preserve foods

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tenei

We are seeking a new team member with a great attitude, in addition to that , the following skills will see you succeed in this role.

• Enjoy practical work
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Able to work quickly and safely with minimal supervision
• Good personal hygiene
• Free from skin allergies to foods and detergents
• Able to lift heavy pots etc
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team

Benefits

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network - not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!

• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
• Free onsite parking
• Excellent reward & recognition events
• Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
• Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing and we work together. As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.

We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

Above all, we’re looking for positive people. Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility.  Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office (+64) 99051727 or email our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. 

At Hind Management, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Our hiring process is fully accessible and designed to ensure equity for everyone. Please let us know how we can support you in presenting your best self.

E manawanui ana tātou - We care 

Ka mahi tahi tātou - We work together 

Ka whai tātou i te tika - We do the right thing 

He kura te tangata - We are all valued