Three Seeds Dunedin Limited, operating Lone Star Dunedin, is looking for a dependable and energetic Kitchen Hand to join its restaurant team in Otago.
This permanent position offers 30 guaranteed hours per week, with expected working hours of approximately 30–40 hours. The role is suited to someone who enjoys practical work, can stay organised during busy service periods and is interested in developing experience within the hospitality industry.
The employer describes itself as an accredited employer and lists visa sponsorship among the benefits associated with the position.
Job Overview
- Employer: Three Seeds Dunedin Limited / Lone Star Dunedin
- Location: Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Pay: NZ$24 per hour
- Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours per week
- Schedule: Shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Workplace: In person
- Visa Sponsorship: Available
What You’ll Do
The Kitchen Hand will provide day-to-day support to chefs and other kitchen staff while helping maintain an efficient and hygienic working environment.
Typical duties include:
- Preparing ingredients and assisting chefs with basic kitchen tasks.
- Supporting simple cooking activities when appropriate.
- Washing and sanitising dishes, cookware, utensils and equipment.
- Keeping preparation and work areas clean and organised.
- Helping open and close the kitchen.
- Supporting the kitchen during busy meal periods.
- Receiving and handling stock and deliveries.
- Storing supplies correctly.
- Managing rubbish and recycling.
- Completing cleaning and kitchen checklists.
- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
- Assisting with other reasonable kitchen duties when required.
What the Employer Is Looking For
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A dependable and responsible approach to work.
- Good punctuality and attendance.
- A strong work ethic.
- The ability to remain productive in a busy kitchen.
- Willingness to follow instructions and learn from experienced team members.
- Good teamwork and communication.
- Physical ability to perform routine commercial-kitchen duties.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Previous hospitality or commercial kitchen experience is preferred but not essential.
A basic understanding of food hygiene and safety would be beneficial, although training is provided.
Pay & Benefits
The position offers:
- NZ$24 per hour.
- 30 hours guaranteed each week.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Visa sponsorship.
- Employee discount.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Support from an established kitchen team.
- Potential opportunities to progress within the kitchen.
- Experience in a busy, established restaurant.
Visa Sponsorship
The employer’s listing specifically states visa sponsorship as a benefit and identifies the business as an accredited employer.
Candidates applying from outside New Zealand should still confirm the specific visa pathway, eligibility requirements and sponsorship arrangements directly with the employer before making travel or immigration commitments.
CV/Resume Tips
For a Kitchen Hand application, keep your CV practical and focused on reliability, hospitality and hands-on experience.
Include:
- Restaurant, hotel, catering or kitchen experience.
- Food preparation duties.
- Cleaning and sanitation experience.
- Dishwashing or kitchen support.
- Food safety knowledge or certificates.
- Stock handling and delivery experience.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Teamwork and communication.
- Evening, weekend or shift-work experience.
- Physical or practical roles that demonstrate your ability to work on your feet.
If you do not have commercial kitchen experience, highlight transferable experience involving cleaning, food preparation, customer service, teamwork, manual tasks or fast-paced environments.
Work Schedule
This is an in-person position requiring flexibility around restaurant operating hours.
Applicants should be prepared to work:
- Evening shifts.
- Weekends.
- Public holidays when scheduled.
The advertised workload is 30–40 hours per week, with a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed.
How to Apply
Apply through the original Indeed job listing for the position.
Employer: Three Seeds Dunedin Limited
Restaurant: Lone Star Dunedin
Location: Dunedin City, Otago
Pay: NZ$24 per hour
Applicants should verify that the vacancy remains open and confirm the latest visa and employment conditions directly with the employer before applying.
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