Hind Management Looking for Kitchen Assistant at Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand Full Time

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.

Sudima Queenstown is a 4.5-star hotel in the bustling Frankton area conveniently located in the Five Mile retail precinct, with views of the surrounding landscapes, high-quality fit-out, well-appointed rooms, restaurant, bar and conference facilities.

The Role | Te mahi

We are currently seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant who thrives in a busy environment, who will support our team to provide a great dining experience for our guests and visitors. Podium is a vibrant restaurant with an upbeat atmosphere.

In this position you will be guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours per week from $25 per hour.

This role will be supporting our kitchen team with prep, cleaning and storage of goods and would be a great stepping stone for someone who is looking to get into a career to become a chef!

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

• Washing dishes, utensils and equipment, ensuring items are available for kitchen staff at all time
• Cleaning all kitchen surfaces (including floors and equipment)
• Assisting with food preparation
• Organising and storing goods
• Maintaining the kitchen to a high standard according to current Health & Hygiene regulations
• Removing rubbish

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tēnei

• Available to work a minimum of 30hrs per week
• Flexible to work rostered shifts over a 7 day week including public holidays
• Professional personal presentation and work ethic
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Enjoys cleaning and kitchen prep work
• Be enthusiastic and show initiative
• Highly organized
• Great communication skills and a passion for being part of a hard working team
• Valid right to work in New Zealand

Benefits

He kura te tangata – We are all valued

• Free staff meals on duty, free parking and uniform provided
• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
• Wellbeing program, including Health insurance discounts
• 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

Hind Management builds, operates and manages high performing award-winning hotel, restaurant, bar and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, we run a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

At Hind Management we believe ‘We Are all Valued – He Kura te Tangata’, 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. Our brand portfolio is one of the most accessible in New Zealand, which comes from our belief in empathy, understanding and accommodating differences.

Hind Management has recently been awarded HRD’s Five Star Employer of Choice Award for 2022. Our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too! We’re looking for positive people, working with us means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career, being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first. And it means having the flexibility and opportunity to work how you work best, with lots of different people all working with one goal in mind.

Our values are based on caring, working together, and doing the right thing. We are passionate about our people. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all.

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 (09) 9051719 or email our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all. We offer a fully inclusive accessible hiring process, let us know how we can support you to present your best self.

Our Values

E manawanui ana tātou | We care

Ka mahi tahi tātou | We work together

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