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Kitchen assistant

FeaturedCasualPosted 05/11/2026 · Closes 05/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$26.95/hr
8% holiday pay
+$2.16/hr
Indicative combined
$29.11/hr

8% pay-as-you-go holiday pay (qualifying arrangement). The combined figure is indicative only and does not confirm that every employer obligation is met. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

We're hiring a kitchen hand for a popular café and bakery in The Wood, Nelson. The kitchen is well organised and the chefs treat the kitchen hands as part of the team. This is an evening shift role, 4pm to 10.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Casual hours, typically 3 to 5 shifts a week. This role pays $26.95 an hour. Holiday pay of 8% is paid on top each week. Some kitchen experience helps, and a Food Safety certificate is a bonus. No formal qualifications are needed; a good attitude matters most. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Support the chefs during busy service
  • Help with basic food prep and portioning
  • Receive deliveries and rotate stock
  • Wash dishes, pots and kitchen equipment

Required skills and experience

  • At least 1 months relevant experience
  • • Food safety
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Time management
  • • Manual handling

Essential licences or qualifications

None required for this role.

PPE, equipment and induction

Non-slip shoes required; apron and uniform supplied. Food safety induction on your first shift.

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