Company Description
Novotel Wellington: Nestled in the heart of Wellington’s CBD, offering 139 spacious guest rooms with contemporary furnishings and stunning Harbour views. Ideal for family focused executives, business and leisure groups. Novotel’s contemporary boardroom offers providing a discreet and convenient location.
Job Description
As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and efficiently. Your efforts will help our chefs create memorable meals by ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised and well-stocked at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen hand or in hotel service roles is preferred but not essential
• A friendly and professional attitude with a passion for hospitality
• A team player who can adapt to a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Flexibility to work a rotating 7 day roster with shifts that may start as early as 6am or finish late at night
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices
• NZ citizenship, permanent residency, or a current and valid work visa/permit. (immigration visa support or sponsorship is not available with this role

• Assisting with basic food preparation as directed by the kitchen team.
• Washing and sanitising dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment promptly.
• Keeping all kitchen surfaces and work areas clean, tidy, and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Removing waste and recycling regularly, ensuring disposal areas remain organised.
• Assisting with the receipt, storage and rotation of food and kitchen supplies.
• Following all health, safety and food handling procedures at all times.
• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff with general tasks to maintain workflow during busy service periods.
• Helping set up and pack down kitchen areas as required.
  If you are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in keeping things spotless behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
  This is a part-time position, working across a 7-day roster, waged at $25.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen hand or in hotel service roles is preferred but not essential
• A friendly and professional attitude with a passion for hospitality
• A team player who can adapt to a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Flexibility to work a rotating 7 day roster with shifts that may start as early as 6am or finish late at night
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices
• NZ citizenship, permanent residency, or a current and valid work visa/permit. (immigration visa support or sponsorship is not available with this role)

Additional Information

At the Novotel Wellington, we’re all about helping you grow your career and have a great time doing it! We love celebrating our team’s wins and offer a bunch of great perks to support you along the way, including:

• Learn your Way - Earn while you learn through access to the Accor Academy
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Access our generous Parental Leave Scheme
• Join in on staff celebrations and get recognised for your tenure.
• Accor’s refer-a-friend bonus
• Uniform provided & laundered
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Join us at Novotel Wellington, where your career journey is as exciting as the destination!