Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter

Toast & Oak | Queenstown, Otago

Full-time | Permanent
Minimum 30 hours per week

Toast & Oak is an award-winning restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Queenstown. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, outstanding service, and a collaborative team culture.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fast-paced role that is essential to the smooth operation of our kitchen.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you will support our chefs and front-of-house team by maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment. This position requires someone who enjoys physical work, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in keeping high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, cutlery and kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness of all kitchen areas throughout service
• Cleaning floors, walls, benches, shelving, cool rooms and storage areas
• Assisting with waste management and recycling
• Receiving, checking and storing deliveries
• Assisting with basic food preparation as directed by chefs
• Restocking kitchen supplies during service
• Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Supporting the kitchen team with general cleaning and operational tasks
• Assisting with opening and closing kitchen duties
• Ensuring all cleaning schedules are completed to a high standard

What We're Looking For

The successful applicant will:

• Be physically fit and capable of working on their feet for long periods
• Be reliable, punctual and have a strong work ethic
• Work well under pressure in a busy commercial kitchen
• Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Be available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Have good communication skills in English

Experience

• Applicants must have at least 6 months experience in a commercial kitchen, stewarding, cleaning, or hospitality environment.
• Experience using commercial dishwashing equipment is preferred.
• Basic food preparation experience is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Staff meals while on shift
• Staff discounts across our venues
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Work in one of Queenstown's leading hospitality venues

If you're dependable, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, and are looking for a long-term opportunity in hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your availability and relevant experience.