Kitchen Hand

Larnach Castle is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our busy kitchen and café team.

Working with our kitchen team you’ll play an important role in helping us deliver great food and memorable experiences to our visitors, tour groups and café guests.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in keeping things clean and organised, and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.

What you’ll be doing

As a Kitchen Hand, your duties will include:

• Supporting the kitchen and café teams with day-to-day operations

• Washing and cleaning pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and service areas

• Keeping your work areas clean, tidy and organised

• Assisting with food preparation as required

• Receiving and handling incoming goods when required

• Following cleaning schedules and food safety procedures

• Following all health and safety procedures and using equipment correctly

• Working efficiently and managing your time well during busy service periods

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual
• Positive, enthusiastic and motivated
• A great team player who can also work independently
• Able to follow instructions and ask questions when needed
• Organised with good time-management skills
• Able to multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment
• Willing to learn and take direction
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Comfortable with the physical requirements of a kitchen role, including lifting and carrying
• Flexible and willing to work additional hours or shifts during busy periods
• Have a drivers license and access to a vehicle, as there is no public transport to Larnach Castle

Previous kitchen experience or training is preferred, however, we are also happy to consider someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Why work with us?

You’ll have the opportunity to work in one of Dunedin’s most unique and iconic hospitality environments, alongside a friendly and dedicated team.

No two days are quite the same, with our kitchen and café catering for visitors from around New Zealand and the world, as well as tour groups and other Castle events.

If you’re hardworking, dependable and ready to get stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you’d like to join the Larnach Castle team.