Kitchen Hand

Are you energetic, reliable and ready to be part of a busy kitchen team?

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is looking for a Kitchen Hand to join our team and help keep our kitchen running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, takes pride in keeping things clean and organised, and is keen to learn and develop their hospitality skills.

As a Kitchen Hand, you'll play an important role in supporting our chefs and wider Food & Beverage team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
• Assisting chefs with basic food preparation
• Preparing and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Ensuring dishes, utensils and equipment are available when needed
• Keeping kitchen areas, floors and storage areas clean
• Assisting with deliveries and putting stock away
• Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services
• Completing other general kitchen duties as required

We're looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and has a great work ethic
• Can work well as part of a team
• Is comfortable working in a busy environment
• Has a positive, can-do attitude
• Takes pride in cleanliness and presentation
• Is physically fit and comfortable being on their feet
• Has good attention to detail
• Is available to work a range hours, with shifts rostered across 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays as required.
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is an advantage, but not essential. Full training will be provided to the right person.

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is a great place to build your hospitality career. You'll work alongside a supportive team, with opportunities to learn new skills and gain experience across our Food & Beverage operation.

Apply now and become part of the Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside

Why Join Us?

At Accor, you'll become part of a global hospitality family with opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career.

As a Heartist®, you'll enjoy:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression across Accor hotels locally and internationally.
• Staff accommodation and dining discounts through the ALL Heartist programme.
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

If you enjoy making a difference through the little details and love creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to hear from you.