Kitchen Assistants

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Kitchen Assistants in Hastings, UK. You will serve nutritious meals and maintain kitchen standards, working closely with the Nutrition & Food Service team. Ideal candidates should have food service experience, communication skills, and be physically fit. This role promotes teamwork and directly supports patient wellbeing, making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is desirable.
• Effective communicator with a positive attitude.
• Physically fit to perform tasks like lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Serve nutritious meals that meet patient dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Work with cooks and kitchen assistants to ensure timely meal delivery.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Physical fitness

Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

# Kitchen Assistants Part-Time* **Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Nutrition & Food Service*** **Part-time 30 hours per fortnight (0.375 FTE) 10 x 3-hour shifts per fortnight*** **Part-time 18 hours per fortnight (0.225 FTE) 6 x 3-hour shifts per fortnight**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 at Hawkes Bay Hospital, youll be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in patient care through food service.Your day begins with serving nutritious, well-portioned meals that meet patient dietary needs.Youll work alongside cooks and fellow kitchen assistants in a fast-paced environment, ensuring meals are delivered accurately and on time.Between meal services, youll maintain high standards of cleanliness - washing dishes, sanitising equipment, and following strict food safety protocols. Every task contributes to a safe, welcoming kitchen environment that supports patient wellbeing.This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to hygiene directly impact the hospitals ability to provide quality care.Its a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, values routine, and takes pride in being part of a service that truly makes a difference.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Youll be joining the Nutrition & Food Service team - a collaborative group that works closely with nursing staff and orderlies to ensure patients receive timely, nourishing meals.The team is part of a wider clinical service that supports recovery and wellbeing through quality nutrition, aligned with Te Whatu Oras commitment to equity and excellence in healthcare.Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click**About you**As a Kitchen Assistant you will:* Have food service experience (desirable)* Have a food hygiene certificate (desirable)* Be an effective communicator and have a positive, problem-solving attitude* Be physically fit: able to lift 10kg, stand/walk for shifts, squat/kneel* Have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to engage effectively with Māori **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 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 Dawn.Tyler@[e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*| Location: | | | | --- | | North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings | |