Kitchen Assistant

Marketplace; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant in Lower Hutt. You will prepare and serve patient meals, assist with basic food prep, and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen. Shifts include 7am-4pm and 10:30am-7pm on a rostered, rotating basis.

We value teamwork, punctuality and the ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting. Flexible availability is preferred, and the role supports a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• This role requires being able to work well in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Strong workplace hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients in hospital wards.
• Assist in simple food preparation and plate arranging.
• Wash dishes using industrial dishwasher and maintain cleanliness.
• Keep kitchen environment hygienic and well organised.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctuality

Job description

# Kitchen Assistant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT HEALTH****NEW ZELAND EMPLOYEES****Location: Hutt Hospital****Contract- Permanent, Full time - Rostered and Rotating**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**In this position, your main responsibility would beto prepare and serve meals to patients in the hospital wards. You willcollaborate closely with our kitchen team to assist in simple food preparation,clean dishes using an industrial dishwasher, arrange plates, and ensure aclean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment. We have shifts available inthe Kitchen 7am-4pm, 10:30am-7pm rostered and rotating. Candidates with flexibleavailability would be given preference.**About theTeam/Service/ Location**We are a group of 46 individuals with diverse backgrounds, united by ourcommitment to delivering high-quality and delicious meals to our patients,staff, and visitors. Despite our busy workday, we find joy in sharing laughteramongst ourselves. We strongly promote a collaborative team atmosphere.**About you**We are seeking an individual who is experienced in working with a team,coupled with a positive and proactive mind-set. The ideal candidate should beaccustomed to operating within a fast-paced team setting. Proficiency inmultitasking, displaying punctuality, and exhibiting respect for deadlines areessential qualities. Moreover, the candidate should excel in handling workpressure working at HealthNew Zealand.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, 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.If you have any questions about therole, please contact [e-mail]*We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley || Location: | Lower Hutt || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 17-Nov-2026 || Reference: | SS185-26 |