Kitchen Assistant

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hastings is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their Nutrition & Food Service team. This part-time role involves preparing and serving meals that meet dietary needs, maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards, and supporting a positive team culture. Candidates should have experience in food service and the ability to lift up to 10kg. You will enjoy a role that contributes to patient wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in food service.
• Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to lift up to 10kg and fulfill physical demands of the job.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that meet dietary needs.
• Ensure meals are accurate, well-presented and delivered on time.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Clean kitchen areas and monitor food temperatures.

Skills

Food service experience

Understanding of hygiene and safety practices

Effective communication

Problem-solving attitude

Teamwork commitment

Job description

• Permanent, Part-time 24 hours per fortnight (0.3 FTE)
• Work rostered, rotating shifts of 3 hours during the evening period (4:45 PM - 7:45 PM)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, youll be part of a dedicated team preparing and serving meals that meet patients dietary needs and preferences. Youll ensure meals are accurate, well-presented, and delivered on time, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. This role also involves cleaning kitchen areas and equipment, monitoring food temperatures, and supporting a positive team culture.

Youll need to be physically capable of meeting the demands of the role, including lifting up to 10kg, standing and walking for rostered shifts, and being able to squat and kneel when required.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Nutrition & Food Service team at Hawkes Bay Hospital plays a vital role in supporting patient wellbeing through nutritious, high-quality meals. We work collaboratively to ensure safe food practices and excellent service across the hospital.

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About you

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will bring:

• Experience in food service (desirable) and a strong understanding of hygiene and safety practices.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, problem-solving attitude.
• Physical capability to lift up to 10kg, stand/walk for shifts, and squat/kneel as needed.
• A commitment to teamwork, customer service, and culturally safe practice.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HAW09444

Location:

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type:

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Food Services - Food Services