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Factory Worker / Kitchen Hand

Payment: Paid Position ($23.95 + 8% Holiday Pay)
Location: Fairlie
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury
Experience: No Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 21/08/2026
Company: The Fairlie Bakehouse

We’re looking for hardworking and reliable Factory Workers and Kitchen Hands to join our busy team at the Fairlie Bakehouse.

We’re a vibrant, multicultural team with staff from all around the world, and we’re always excited to welcome someone new.

About the Roles

Factory Workers:

  • Ingredient and food preparation
  • Filling and marking pies
  • Monitoring baking times and temperatures
  • Packing products for storage and transport
  • General cleaning

Kitchen Hands:

  • Washing dishes and kitchen equipment
  • Cleaning and sanitising work areas
  • Restocking
  • Assisting with food preparation and general kitchen duties

These are active, hands-on roles, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit and comfortable working in a busy environment.

The Details
  • Immediate start available
  • Full-time, paid positions
  • Minimum 3-month commitment
  • Time-and-a-half on public holidays
  • Rostered days off each week, giving you plenty of time to explore
  • Help connecting with local accommodation providers

Previous experience would be an advantage but isn’t essential – we’re looking for a positive attitude, good work ethic and willingness to get stuck in.

Fairlie is a great base for exploring the South Island, with Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Wānaka and Queenstown all within easy reach.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

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