Experienced Kitchen Hands

Are you an experienced Kitchen Hand looking for flexible work with a variety of employers across Christchurch?

The Recruitment Network is one of New Zealand's leading hospitality recruitment agencies, and we're looking for reliable, hardworking Kitchen Hands to join our casual team. We have shifts available seven days a week across a wide range of hospitality and healthcare environments, with a particular need for people who are available for morning and evening shifts.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current income, gain experience across different kitchens, or enjoy the flexibility of casual work, we'd love to hear from you.

Where You'll Work

Our Kitchen Hands work across a variety of clients, including:

• Hospitals
• Aged care and retirement villages
• Schools and education facilities
• Cafés and restaurants
• Catering companies
• Hotels and event venues

Every shift can be different, giving you the opportunity to build experience in a range of commercial kitchens.


What You'll Be Doing

Duties may include:

• Dishwashing using commercial dishwashers
• Hand washing pots, pans and kitchen equipment
• General kitchen cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards
• Food preparation, including peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients
• Assisting chefs with basic food preparation tasks
• Receiving and storing deliveries
• Stock rotation and maintaining clean storage areas
• Rubbish and recycling management
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards
• Supporting the kitchen team wherever required

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Previous Kitchen Hand experience in a commercial kitchen
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• High standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Reliability and punctuality
• Availability to work casual shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Your own reliable vehicle and driver's licence, allowing you to travel to different sites across Christchurch.
• Experience working in hospitals, rest homes, hotels, cafés or busy restaurants.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates plus holiday pay
• Flexible casual work that fits around your lifestyle
• Variety of shifts across seven days
• Opportunities to work with some of Christchurch's leading hospitality venues
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team
• The opportunity to gain experience across multiple kitchens and environments

Please Note:

Applicants must currently be in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

If you're an experienced Kitchen Hand who enjoys variety, thrives in busy kitchens, and wants flexible work with a trusted hospitality recruitment agency, click Apply Now and join The Recruitment Network today.