Kitchen Hand - Part-time

554 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand Posted Monday 22 June 2026 at 12:00 pm | Expires Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11:59 am About EVT The Independent Collection is a curated selection of hotels, each of which lives up to an exacting standard to offer travellers the best of luxury, elevated, urban, comfort and social experiences. While every hotel celebrates its own unique brand & experience, together the Independent Collection shares a passion for one‑of‑a‑kind experiences, service and quality. EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you. Key Responsibilities Work in the kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef and wider culinary team Assist with food preparation, basic cooking tasks, and service support Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment at all times Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment efficiently during service Ensure tasks are completed in a timely and organised manner Minimise waste and support sustainable kitchen practices Follow all standard operating procedures and food safety guidelines Support a professional, positive and team‑oriented kitchen culture Attend and actively participate in all training provided Maintain strong working relationships across the team What You’ll Bring Previous kitchen experience is a bonus, but a great attitude is essential Willingness to learn and develop into a skilled chef over time Strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail Commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and safety standards Ability to follow direction and work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen A team‑first mindset with a positive, can‑do approach High personal presentation aligned with grooming standards How You Work Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things Hands‑on and non‑hierarchical — leads from the front Resilient and solutions‑focused — stays calm, moves fast Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others Perks from Day One As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers. 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar Seasonal perks at Thredbo Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities Daily staff meals and coffee provided on shift This is a part‑time opportunity (approximately 10 hours per week), perfect for someone looking to build their kitchen skills and grow within a professional culinary team. #J-18808-Ljbffr