Kitchen Hand

Join the action behind the scenes at one of New Zealand's most iconic stadiums.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Be part of the stadium buzz - support major events and match days in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Grow your skills - access NZQA-accredited food safety and hospitality training.
• Enjoy great perks - including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

As a Kitchen Assistant at Forsyth Barr Stadium, you'll help deliver high-quality catering services during some of Dunedin's biggest events. From food prep to dishwashing, you'll play a vital role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff and guests. This is a Casual Position - hours of work are "as & when" required basis upon business needs.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating for service.
• Maintain clean and tidy kitchen, dining, and public areas.
• Wash dishes and sanitise kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and manual handling procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and follow supervisor instructions.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• A team player who can also work independently.
• Experience in a similar kitchen or catering role preferred.
• Physically fit, reliable, and hard-working with a flexible attitude.
• Good communication skills and professional presentation.
• Able to pass a police clearance; NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) is a plus.

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We seek and value differences in people as these differences help us do better because "Together we are better"
• Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

Visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

Mō mātou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmoments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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