Three Seeds Dunedin Limited, operating Lone Star Dunedin, is looking for a hardworking, reliable and energetic Kitchen Hand to join its kitchen team in Dunedin, New Zealand.
This is a permanent full-time position offering NZ$24 per hour, with a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week. The employer also lists visa sponsorship among the benefits of the position, making the opportunity potentially relevant to qualified applicants who require employer support to work in New Zealand.
The successful candidate will support chefs and the wider kitchen team with food preparation, cleaning, dishwashing, stock handling and general kitchen operations.
- Employer: Three Seeds Dunedin Limited / Lone Star Dunedin
- Location: Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
- Job Title: Kitchen Hand
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Pay: NZ$24.00 per hour
- Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
- Work Location: In person
- Visa Sponsorship: Listed as a benefit
- Experience: Previous hospitality or commercial kitchen experience preferred but not essential
About Lone Star Dunedin
Lone Star is a New Zealand-owned restaurant brand known for its food, generous portions, service and team-focused environment.
The Dunedin restaurant is looking for someone who is prepared to contribute to a busy kitchen environment and support the team wherever required.
The employer places emphasis on Generosity, Respect, Good Times and Teamwork and is looking for someone who shares these values.
Key Responsibilities
As a Kitchen Hand, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting chefs with basic food preparation and other kitchen tasks
- Supporting basic cooking duties where appropriate and within your level of training
- Washing, cleaning, sanitising and storing dishes, pots, pans and utensils
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe
- Assisting with kitchen opening and closing duties
- Supporting chefs during busy service periods
- Assisting with stock handling, deliveries and storage
- Managing rubbish and recycling appropriately
- Following food safety and hygiene procedures
- Following workplace health and safety requirements
- Completing required cleaning and kitchen checklists
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout each shift
- Performing other reasonable kitchen duties as required
Requirements
The employer is looking for candidates who:
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Are reliable, punctual and responsible
- Can work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- Can remain organised under pressure
- Are willing to learn new skills
- Can follow instructions from chefs and senior kitchen staff
- Work well as part of a team
- Are available for evening shifts
- Are available to work weekends
- Can work on public holidays when required
- Are physically capable of performing duties in a busy commercial kitchen
Previous hospitality or commercial kitchen experience is preferred but not essential.
A basic understanding of food safety and hygiene is advantageous, although training will be provided.
Salary and Working Hours
The advertised pay is:
NZ$24.00 per hour
The position offers:
30–40 hours per week
The employer states that a minimum of 30 hours is guaranteed.
The role is permanent and full-time, with shift work and weekend availability required.
Applicants should be prepared to work:
- Evening shifts
- Weekends
- Public holidays when required
Benefits
Benefits listed for the position include:
- Visa sponsorship
- Employee discount
- Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Opportunities to develop within the kitchen team
- Opportunity to work in an established New Zealand restaurant
- Competitive pay
Visa Sponsorship for International Applicants
The current job listing identifies visa sponsorship as a benefit of the position.
This may make the role relevant to overseas applicants who are looking for hospitality and kitchen opportunities in New Zealand.
However, the inclusion of visa sponsorship in a job advertisement does not automatically mean that every international applicant will qualify for a New Zealand work visa. Applicants should confirm the employer’s current sponsorship arrangements and their own immigration eligibility before making travel or financial commitments.
International applicants should ask the employer:
- Whether they are currently accepting applications from candidates outside New Zealand
- Whether the position can be used to support a New Zealand work visa
- Whether the employer is an accredited employer for immigration purposes
- What visa pathway would apply to successful overseas applicants
- Whether applicants need previous New Zealand work experience
- What qualifications or experience are required for sponsorship
- Whether the employer can provide the documentation required for a visa application
CV / Resume Tips for Applicants
If you are applying for this Kitchen Hand position, your CV should focus on practical hospitality, food preparation and kitchen-support experience.
Highlight Your Kitchen Experience
Include any previous experience as a:
- Kitchen Hand
- Kitchen Assistant
- Restaurant Worker
- Catering Assistant
- Food Preparation Worker
- Dishwasher
- Commis Chef
- Cook
- Hospitality Worker
If you have worked in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, hotel or catering company, clearly explain your responsibilities.
Highlight Food Preparation Skills
Mention experience with:
- Basic food preparation
- Vegetable and ingredient preparation
- Food handling
- Dishwashing
- Kitchen cleaning
- Stock handling
- Food storage
- Kitchen equipment
- Restaurant service support
Show Reliability
Kitchen Hand positions require employees who can arrive on time and work consistently. Include examples showing reliability, teamwork and the ability to work during busy periods.
Mention Food Safety Training
If you have completed food safety, food handling, hospitality or hygiene training, include the qualification on your CV.
Highlight Your Availability
Because this position requires evenings, weekends and potentially public holidays, clearly state your availability.
For applicants outside New Zealand, you can also state that you are willing to relocate to New Zealand subject to receiving an appropriate employment and visa arrangement.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity may suit:
- Kitchen hands
- Kitchen assistants
- Restaurant workers
- Catering workers
- Hospitality workers
- Commis chefs
- Food preparation workers
- Candidates with commercial kitchen experience
- International hospitality workers looking for opportunities in New Zealand
Previous commercial kitchen experience is preferred but not essential, so candidates who can demonstrate a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and reliability may also be considered.
How to Apply
The position is based in Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand.
Applicants should prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant hospitality, kitchen, food preparation and customer-service experience.
The employer states that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Disclaimer: OpportunityShape shares job postings from publicly available listings. We do not guarantee employment, interviews, visa sponsorship or immigration outcomes.
Although visa sponsorship is listed as a benefit for this position, applicants should independently confirm the employer’s current sponsorship arrangements and New Zealand visa requirements before making any payment, travel or relocation decisions.
