Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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 perks 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.

📌 Kitchen Hand (Lakeside)
🏢 Accor
📍 Lakeside