Kitchen Hand

Immerse yourself in the world of Sofitel Wellington, where French elegance meets New Zealand hospitality in our intimate 129-room luxury sanctuary nestled in the vibrant capital city of New Zealand. Sofitel embraces this spirited atmosphere and rests harmoniously within the shadow of the Botanic Gardens and the Wellington coastline. Every detail, from bespoke furnishings to personalized touches, reflects our La Maison commitment to creating transformative experiences that linger in the memory long after departure. Enjoy modern luxury with authentic and lively experiences.

Sofitel Wellington, Where Life Lives.

We are seeking a reliable, detail-focused Part Time (Minimum 8 hours per week) Kitchen Hand to join our culinary team and play a vital role in delivering a seamless and exceptional dining experience for our guests.

This role is essential to the success of our kitchen operations. It requires strong work ethic, physical capability, professionalism, and a commitment to high hygiene standards. You are the start and finish of an exceptional culinary journey - ensuring our kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and immaculately at all times.

As a Kitchen Hand, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards across all kitchen and food preparation area
• Washing, sanitising, and storing all cutlery, crockery, glassware, kitchen equipment, and utensils using industrial dishwashers or hand-washing method
• Cleaning floors, walls, benches, and workspaces in line with cleaning schedules
• Cleaning and maintaining food storage areas, including fridges, freezers, cool rooms, and dry stores, in accordance with food safety requirements
• Regular removal of rubbish and waste, ensuring kitchen and waste areas remain clean and free of refuse
• Daily cleaning of industrial bins and waste areas
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation as required
• Clearing the loading dock of any kitchen inventory 
• Adhering to and supporting all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
• Reporting any hazards, damages, or concerns promptly to the Executive Chef or leadership team
• Carrying out other reasonable kitchen duties as required to support operations

• Flexibility to work a rotating 7 day roster with shifts that may very with starts times of 08:00am and 17:00pm including weekends & public holidays
• Full NZ working rights 
• Previous experience in a similar role (minimum 6 months preferred)
• Strong physical fitness, including the ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift
• Ability to lift items over 10kg safely and repeatedly
• A strong sense of responsibility and reliability - this role requires consistency and accountability
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and as part of a team
• Good verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within Sofitel
• A commitment to upholding Sofitel’s luxury standards, values, and professionalism

Benefits:

• Free staff meal provided during shift
• Family & Friends Hotel Discounts Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included?)
• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.