Cleaning Attendant - Winter | Whakapapa

JobID: 160927 Department: Food & Beverage Listed: March 8, 2024 We have an opportunity for some cleaning superstars to come and join our fantastic teams at Whakapapa. The Whakapapa whānau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu. In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area. In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola. Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation. Mō te tūnga | About the role Let's face it - this is a pretty important role! You need to ensure all staff rooms, public areas and toilets are cleaned and restocked and lead a team of cleaning attendants to achieve this. The ability to ski or snowboard is useful as this is the quickest most of transportation between facilities on the mountain. You may be asked to help out in the café outlets wherever needed to help control business levels.  You will take part in: 

• Ensuring all work areas, toilet facilities and staff rooms are clean, tidy, maintained and ready for service and all tasks are completed with the appropriate products and equipment. 
• Ensuring areas are prepared, cleared and maintained ready for food preparation and storage in accordance with departmental and industry guidelines. 
• Storing, ordering and receipting goods correctly, and in the appropriate location. 
• Assisting in the transportation of café products, goods and equipment, using appropriate transportation methods. 
• Assisting Distributions team during the lean periods of the day 
• Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Along with your commitment to exceptional guest services, other skills and qualities a successful Cleaning Supervisor will have are:
• A quick response to requests, ideas and suggestions in a non-defensive way. 
• A tolerance for uncertain market and weather conditions. 
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibility with clear guidelines and directions. 
• Flexible approach to work schedules, guest needs and the strategic directions of the organisation.

Gear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa. Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks:

• A complimentary season pass for skiing and / or snowboarding, and access to day pass discounts for friends and family
• Free beginner and intermediate group lessons. Don't have equipment? You'll receive discounts on that too
• Exclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and store
• Guaranteed base hours for all full-time and part-time staff
• Priority access and discounts to our on-mountain medical centre services

Your Whakapapa whānau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earth! Remuneration range for this role is $23.15 - $24 per hour depending on experience. ** Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet approximately 60% of criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes for this role but maybe you don't meet every single bullet point above, we encourage you to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and see if you could be a great fit for our whānau. ***On October 27, 2023, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited was put into Receivership with Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson appointed as Receivers. The receivers continue trading the Company and are working on transferring the ownership of the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas to new operators. On 18 December, DOC announced public notification of Pure Tūroa Limited's concession application to operate Tūroa ski area. The Receivers are continuing to work on the sale of Whakapapa. #J-18808-Ljbffr