Kitchen - Kitchen Steward

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The Hermitage Hotel at Aoraki Mount Cook is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support all food prep and service areas across the Alpine Restaurant, Panorama Room, Sir Edmund Hillary café, and Chamois Bar and Grill, plus stores and staff dining, on a full-time onsite basis. You’ll clear dishes, follow the Food Control Plan, rotate stock FIFO, assist with linen and deliveries, handle knives safely, and help with basic prep and platters under supervision. Six months in a kitchen or café is preferred; you bring a passion for food, teamwork, solid communication, and a safety mindset. Benefits: $25/hr, 60 hours per fortnight, onsite accommodation, and potential progression to chef roles. To apply, emphasize remote-location reliability, eagerness to learn, and a long-term hospitality focus, including willingness to live in the national park and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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For those who dream bigger!

At the Hermitage, Aoraki/Mount Cook, our guests stay with us because of the unique location, amazing views, excellent service, and the one-off experiences we provide. Our team members choose to work with us because of the extraordinary career opportunity it is to work in the national park whilst delivering memorable guest experiences. Our team see every aspect the of the hospitality industry, whilst gaining a unique experience that develops their career, and can be transferred when they are ready for the next exciting adventure.


We are looking for energetic, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals to aid in our kitchen operations at the Hermitage Hotel. Kitchen Stewards work to ensure that all Food Preparation and Service areas along with all general cooking/serving items are cleaned to the Hotels standards in a timely manner.
You will work across all food related areas; Alpine Restaurant, Panorama Room Restaurant, Sir Edmund Hillary café, Chamois Bar and Grill, stores and staff dining under the direction of the immediate Supervisor. This position can provide progression into a Chef position for the right candidate.
What will you be doing
• Clear dishes from dish station: prioritize during restaurant service times
• Follow and use the Hermitage Food Control Plan and Company Procedures
• Work as part of the Stewarding team to maintain a pleasant and safe working environment
• Assist with sorting linen and uniforms as per laundry service requirements
• Assist with Stores deliveries as required
• Move and rotate stock on FIFO (first-in-first-out) basis
• Run errands between kitchens and within the hotel as required
• Actively and positively communicate with colleagues
• Demonstrate competent and safe use of knives
• Food preparation including washing/peeling/cutting of various menu ingredients
• Preparation of platters
What you will bring to the role
• Six months or more experience working in a kitchen or cafe environment is preferred
• A passion for food and willingness to work in a fast-paced busy kitchen
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues
• A curiosity and openness to feedback and learning
• A commitment to food safety and high attention to detail
The role and benefits
• Full Time, permanent, minimum 60 hours per fortnight. Hourly rate is $25.00
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views.
• Accommodation onsite at reasonable rents, including Wi-Fi and power.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel, after eight weeks service
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for Friends and Family, after eight weeks service
• Also available, some fixed-term, full-time role, minimum 60 hours per fortnight.


At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Village, we offer more than just a place to work – we offer a career lifestyle experience. If you love the outdoors, stunning mountains, being connected to nature, and changing seasons that include crisp snow and blue skies, then this role could be a perfect match and we would love to hear from you.

We are excited that you have read this far, and you're interested in working with us, but don't forget we are in a National Park, there are no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport, so if you can’t live without these, working for us will not be for you. Before you apply, read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and click on the Google Earth link to explore the village.