Kitchen cleaner staff jobs scrub commercial kitchens, cafes, hotels nationwide keeping hygiene standards high. Earn NZD 23-30/hr ($48K-62K full-time), deep cleaning ovens, floors, grease traps post-service. Premium Clean Wellington, MS Service NZ, Total Property Cleaning hiring reliable night cleaners now.
Job Overview
Job Title: Kitchen Cleaner / Commercial Kitchen Hand / Dishwasher Cleaner / Back-of-House Support / Hygiene Attendant
Location: Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Canterbury, Nationwide
Industry: Hospitality Cleaning & Commercial Services
Hiring Companies: Premium Clean, MS Service NZ, Total Property Cleaning
Job Demand: High (1,240+ Jooble cleaning jobs, TradeMe 124 cleaning roles)
Job Responsibilities
- Deep clean kitchen surfaces, ovens, fridges, extraction hoods
- Mop/scrub floors, empty grease traps, sanitize benchtops
- Wash dishes/utensils, organize storage areas
- Post-service wipe-downs, rubbish removal
- Follow food safety protocols, chemical handling
- Assist prep during peaks, stock supplies
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 18+ years
Experience: Cleaning preferred; training available
Certifications: Food Safety basic, police check
Fitness: Physically fit for scrubbing/lifting
Availability: Nights/post-service shifts
Salary & Benefits 🔥
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Salary | NZD 23-30/hr |
| Weekly Avg | NZD 920-1,200 |
| Guaranteed Hrs | 30-60 weekly |
| Benefits | Fuel allowance, discounts |
| PPE | Chemicals/gloves provided |
| Perks | Professional development |
| Shifts | Flexible Mon-Sat |
| Training | ISO certified |
| Yearly Total | NZD 48K-62K |
Salary Structure
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Visa & Documents
Visa Options: Accredited Employer Work Visa (hospitality cleaning shortage)
Entry-Level: Sponsorship for diligent workers
Required:
✓ Right to work NZ
✓ Police check
✓ Physically capable
✓ ISO training willingness
✓ Weekend availability
How to Apply
CV: Cleaning history, shift flexibility, reliability
Portals: Jooble cleaning (1,240+), Indeed NZ cleaner (75+), TradeMe cleaning (124)
Direct: PremiumClean.co.nz, MS Service careers
Agencies: Commercial cleaning specialists
👉 Apply Now for Kitchen Cleaner Staff Jobs NZ 2026
Important Tips for Job Seekers
- Nights/post-service = $26+/hr low competition
- Wellington/Auckland commercial kitchens peak demand
- Food safety training boosts rates
- Fuel allowance common (NZD 1.50/hr)
- Casual → supervisor progression
- ISO certified firms = stable contracts
FAQs
Exp needed?
Preferred, training given
Shifts?
Flexible 7am-7pm Mon-Sat
Fuel covered?
Yes, allowance in radius
Physical?
Scrubbing/lifting moderate
Conclusion
Kitchen cleaner staff deliver NZD 48K-62K hygiene hustle, hospitality nationwide! Premium Clean, MS Service hiring Wellington NOW. Apply Jooble/Indeed IMMEDIATE – thorough scrubbers land spotless kitchen gigs. Maintain NZ eateries pristine 2026!