The Role | Te mahi
We are currently seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant who thrives in a busy environment, who will support our team to provide a great dining experience for our guests and visitors. Podium is a vibrant restaurant with an upbeat atmosphere.
This is a full time position and you will be guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week. This role will pay $25 - $27 per hour. Weekend availability is essential.
This role will be supporting our kitchen team with prep, cleaning and storage of goods and would be a great stepping stone for someone who is looking to get into a career to become a chef!
Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa
- Washing dishes, utensils and equipment, ensuring items are available for kitchen staff at all time
- Cleaning all kitchen surfaces (including floors and equipment) and food preparation areas
- Assisting with food preparation, assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking
- Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
- Organising and storing goods
- Maintaining the kitchen to a high standard according to current Health & Hygiene regulations
- Packing food and beverage trays for serving
- Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items
- Removing rubbish
Requirements
About you | Ko koe tēnei
- Available to work a minimum of 30hrs per week
- A minimum of 6 months of relevant experience OR NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
- Flexible to work rostered shifts over a 7 day week including public holidays
- Professional personal presentation and work ethic
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Enjoys cleaning and kitchen prep work
- Be enthusiastic and show initiative
- Highly organized
- Great communication skills and a passion for being part of a hard working team
- Valid right to work in New Zealand
Benefits
He kura te tangata - We are all valued
- Free staff meals on duty, free parking and uniform provided
- Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
- Wellbeing program, including Health insurance discounts
- Excellent reward & recognition events
- Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
- Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
- Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
- Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform
Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou
Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing and we work together. As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.
We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!
Hind Management, the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.
Above all, we’re looking for positive people. Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first.
Our values are based on caring, working together, and doing the right thing. We are passionate about our people. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all.
Hind Management is committed to accessibility, should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office (09) 9051719 or email our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all. We offer a fully inclusive accessible hiring process, let us know how we can support you to present your best self.
Our Values
E manawanui ana tātou | We care
Ka mahi tahi tātou | We work together
Ka whai tātou i te tika | We do the right thing
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Hind Management is a family-owned, owner-operated hotel management company founded in 2000 and led by CEO Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala ONZM. With over 25 years of experience developing, owning and operating hotel assets and brands, we bring an owner's perspective and an entrepreneurial mindset to everything we do. Our portfolio spans hotels, food and beverage, wellness spas and co-working spaces, with eight hotels across five locations and a team of over 650 people delivering exceptional guest experiences every day. We operate international franchised and independent assets, manage Sudima Hotels, and offer greenfield development, redevelopment and flexible modular services, all supported by a centralised operating platform. We work alongside owners and brands as true partners, listening first and then adapting our model, services and expertise to fit the asset, the market and the opportunity. No two assets are the same, and neither is our approach. We are guided by three core commitments: Trusted Expertise - A proven operator with the hands-on discipline, commercial rigour and innovative thinking to deliver consistent, high-performance outcomes across every asset class. Responsible Leadership - Rooted in the values of manaakitanga (hospitality) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), we lead with care, integrity and accountability for our people, partners, communities and environment. Sustainable Performance - We deliver results. Consistently. Balancing brand integrity with owner objectives to drive revenue, manage costs, protect asset value and support long-term growth across every market we operate in. As we expand our asset-light operating platform globally, we are deepening partnerships with owners and international brands who share our values, our ambition and our long-term view. Unlocking the full potential of hotel assets - for partners, guests and communities.
Key team members
Nicola Lynch
Kanika Jhunjhnuwala
Hemal Ghetla
Shravan Kumar Chennojwala
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