Kitchen Steward

5 months ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki Full time

Bring your passion for food and the hospitality industry and join our team at New Plymouth Taranaki and Haukai Bistro & Bar.

At Haukai Bistro & Bar, we focus on regional cuisine that highlights the best local produce from the Taranaki region. Our food philosophy is based on - as fresh and local as possible, using the best quality, multicultural ingredients.

Some other skills we require:

- Passion for food and hospitality
- Friendly and outgoing personality along with excellent personal presentation
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent team player
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Ability to work individually and in a team
- Ability to multi-task, show flexibility, meet deadlines and work under pressure

**Our Kitchen Steward / Kitchen Hand has the following responsibilities**:

- Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of our kitchen, in addition to maintaining a constant supply of equipment and clean utensils for our kitchen and restaurant
- Will be trained on preparing and plating deserts
- Evening shifts from 4pm/5pm usually until 11pm, shifts can sometimes end later and you may be asked to do the occassional morning or weekend shifts
- 4 shifts per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings

**Benefits**:

- uniform and laundry provisions
- staff meals on duty
- career development opportunities
- referral bonuses
- anniversary recognition and reward
- Accor hotels discounted hotel stays, food and drinks
- Haukai Bistro & Bar food discounts
- paid birthday day off
- paid wellness day off

To be considered for this role you must:
1. Currently reside in New Zealand

2. Be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, have a valid open work visa or a student visa

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $23.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability