Food Service Assistant | Rangiora

Canterbury District Health Board; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Rangiora invites applications for a Food Service Assistant. Working in the patient dining and Meals on Wheels program, you’ll help with daily food preparation, plating, and delivery, and may step in as Cook when needed.

You’ll follow Food Control Plans, keep a clean kitchen, and support a respectful team while upholding privacy and cultural safety including Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of food safety requirements and Food Control Plans.
• Knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and nutritional supplements.
• Physically fit and able to move and handle safely.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage time effectively.
• NZQAFood Handling Certificate (Units 167/168).
• Previous kitchen cleaning or food service experience, ideally in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation, portioning, and plating.
• Prepare vegetables, salads, and other menu items as needed.
• Prepare food for Meals on Wheels and patient services.
• Adhere to the site Food Control Plan and food safety protocols.
• Provide cover for the Cook, following recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including benches, equipment, and service areas.
• Complete cleaning schedules, waste handling, and stock replenishment.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and positive team culture.
• Uphold patient privacy, cultural safety, and equitable health outcomes, with a focus on Māori health gain and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Dietary needs awareness

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Moving & handling

Education

NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167/168)

Job description

• Permanent0.4375FTE (7hr shifts x 5 perfortnight)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

Are you passionate about food preparation and making a realdifference in your community? We’re looking for a reliable and motivated FoodService Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in ensuringpatients at Rangiora Health Hub and Meals on Wheels recipients receivenutritious, high-quality meals on time, every time.

About the Role

The Food Service Assistant supports the delivery ofsafe, healthy, and delicious food in line with food handling and safetyprotocols. You’ll assist with daily food preparation, plating, and delivery,while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. With the rightorientation, you’ll also step into the role of Cook when required, ensuringflexibility and smooth operations within the kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistwith daily food preparation, portioning, and plating.
• Preparevegetables, salads, and other menu items as needed.
• Preparefood for Meals on Wheels and patient services.
• Adhereto the site Food Control Plan and food safety protocols.
• Providecover for the Cook, preparing patient meals to high standards followingrecipes and dietary guidelines.
• Maintaina clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including benches, equipment,and service areas.
• Completecleaning schedules, waste handling, and stock replenishment.
• Contributeto a safe, respectful, and positive team culture.
• Upholdpatient privacy, cultural safety, and equitable health outcomes, with afocus on Māori health gain and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.

About you

• Strongverbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused,with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Workingknowledge of food safety requirements and Food Control Plans.
• Understandingof dietary needs, allergens, and nutritional supplements.
• Physicallyfit and familiar with safe moving and handling practices.
• Abilityto work well in a team and manage time effectively.
• NZQAFood Handling Certificate (Units 167/168).
• Previouskitchen cleaning or food service experience, ideally in healthcare.

Why Join Us?

• Bepart of a supportive team making a real difference in the lives ofpatients and the community.
• Contributeto equitable health outcomes and a culturally safe environment.
• Ongoingtraining and development opportunities.

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [e-mail]

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