Part-time Kitchen Assistant

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Fixed Term

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for our patients in the hospital wards! Your main responsibility will be to prepare and serve meals, working hand in hand with our friendly kitchen team. You'll get to assist with simple food preparation, ensuring everything is fresh and delicious, while also keeping our dishes sparkling clean using our industrial dishwasher. Plus, you'll be instrumental in arranging plates beautifully and maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact on our patients’ day while enjoying a collaborative and supportive atmosphere with your colleagues!

The core working hours for this role are 4pm–7pm, rostered and rotating across Monday to Sunday.

About the Team/Service Location

We are a vibrant team of 46 diverse individuals, each bringing our unique backgrounds and flavours to the table as we come together with a shared passion for delivering high-quality and delicious meals to our patients, staff, and visitors. Even amidst the hustle and bustle of our busy workday, we find joy in sharing laughter and camaraderie, making the kitchen feel like a home away from home. Our strong commitment to collaboration fosters a warm and supportive atmosphere, where everyone’s contributions are valued and celebrated, making every meal not just a service, but a delightful experience for all!

About you

In this position, you'll play a vital role in the daily operations of our hospital by preparing and serving meals to patients in the wards. Your main focus will be on ensuring that patients receive nutritious and appealing meals, which can have a positive impact on their recovery. Working closely with our friendly kitchen team, you'll assist in simple food preparation tasks, helping to chop vegetables, portion out servings, and get everything ready for cooking.

You'll also be responsible for cleaning dishes using our industrial dishwasher, making sure that everything is spotless and ready for the next meal service. Keeping the kitchen environment clean and organised is essential, so you'll take part in tasks like arranging plates neatly and ensuring that the workspace is hygienic. This attention to cleanliness not only helps us maintain high health standards but also contributes to a smooth-running kitchen.

Overall, this role is all about teamwork and providing an essential service to those in need. Your contributions will help create a welcoming atmosphere for our patients during their recovery and knowing that your work makes a difference can be incredibly rewarding. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for food and service, this might just be the perfect fit for you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 17th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@ccdhb.org.nz)

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