Kitchen jobs in Kilbirnie, Wellington

St Pierre's Sushi & Bento Bowl — New Zealand's largest 100% Kiwi-owned sushi chain — is currently looking for long-term staff for Wellington Area !

Full flexibility for all shifts, including weekday lunchtime and weekends, is required.

Requirements:

• Valid NZ work rights.
• Full flexibility for all shifts, including weekday lunchtime and weekends.
• Physically fit and comfortable with demanding tasks (e.g., lifting at around 15–20 kg).
• Ability to commit to a long-term position (6+ months).
• Bright, energetic, and friendly attitude toward customers and team members.
• Conversational English skills (Intermediate level or above) for customer service.
• No prior experience required, but experience in food/customer service is a big plus!

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing friendly customer service in English.
• Food preparation, including cooking rice, cutting vegetables, and preparing our main menu items (e.g., Rolled Sushi, Chicken on Rice, Donburi bowls).
• Maintaining kitchen and store cleanliness.

Why Join Us?

• Great Team: Work in a happy, multicultural environment with a chance to meet people from around the world!
• Store Sales Bonuses & Profit-sharing scheme for long-term staff.
• Generous Staff Lunch Policy.
• Annual Award Parties with fantastic prizes.
• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for long-term career development in a stable, leading NZ business.

We look forward to receiving your application !!!

** Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Store Manager for an interview. Due to varying operational timelines, we cannot guarantee an exact timeframe for contact. We appreciate your understanding. **

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.95 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Profit sharing

Application Question(s):

• 1) Are you available to work flexible for all shifts, including weekday lunchtime and weekend? (Yes/No)
• 2) Are you physically fit and able to lift and carry items weighing around 15–20 kg? (Yes/No)
• 3) Please let us know the appropriate email address for submitting the screening question form.

Licence/Certification:

• NZ work permit (Required)

Work Location: In person