Hospital Kitchen Assistant (Casual) – Fast-Paced Teamwork

CGR Services; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at Whakatāne Hospital is seeking a casual Kitchen Department team member on an as-needed basis. The role involves supporting patient meals, tray service, dishwashing, and assisting with feeding tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be able to work unsupervised, show initiative, and maintain a clean kitchen, contributing to high standards of hygiene and patient care.

Qualifications

• To be successful you will be able to clean kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas to a sanitised environment.
• Knowledge of food handling, chopping, peeling, and portioning meals according to dietary requirements.
• Well-developed organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work under pressure.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering newspapers and water jugs to patients
• Handing out menus to patients
• Collecting trays on food trollies
• Serving cups of tea and coffee to patients
• Unloading and dishwashing duties
• Tray line duties serving desserts

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at Whakatāne Hospital is seeking a casual Kitchen Department team member on an as-needed basis. The role involves supporting patient meals, tray service, dishwashing, and assisting with feeding tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be able to work unsupervised, show initiative, and maintain a clean kitchen, contributing to high standards of hygiene and patient care.