Kitchenhand

Job Title: Kitchen Hand – Eden Alley Korean Restaurant

Job Location/Region: Christchurch, Canterbury

Number of Positions: 1

Employment Type: Permanent

Days Required: Rotating roster across 7 days, including weekends (restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner service; closes at 10:00 PM)

Hours Per Week: Minimum 30 hours, up to 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $25 – $30 per hour (depending on experience and skill level)

Job Description:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our team at Eden Alley Korean Restaurant. This role plays a vital part in supporting our kitchen operations and contributing to the preparation of authentic Korean cuisine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist chefs with food preparation, including washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
• Cook and prepare food items as part of daily kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
• Participate in menu development by contributing ideas, assisting with trial dishes, and providing feedback
• Ensure all kitchen surfaces, cooking utensils, and food preparation areas are kept clean and sanitised throughout the day
• Operate dishwashing equipment and hand-wash dishes, pots, and pans as required
• Maintain proper storage of food items, dry goods, and cleaning supplies
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, and storing food deliveries
• Monitor and dispose of kitchen waste according to hygiene and safety protocols
• Work efficiently as part of a team during busy lunch and dinner services
• Follow food safety and health regulations at all times

Job Prerequisites:

• At least one year of relevant work experience
• Sound understanding of a range of authentic Korean cuisines, ingredients, and cooking methods
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Must be able to follow health and safety regulations
• Police check required

Visa Status:

In your application, please state whether you are a New Zealand citizen or a resident visa holder, or a visa holder – include visa type and expiry date