Kitchen Assistants - Part-Time

New Zealand Government Joba; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the Nutrition & Food Service team. You will assist in preparing and serving patient meals, ensuring portions meet dietary needs and are delivered promptly in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on hygiene, teamwork, and adherence to food safety protocols, supporting patient wellbeing and recovery within a collaborative clinical service.

Qualifications

• Desirable food service experience.
• Desirable food hygiene certificate.
• Effective communicator with a positive, problem-solving attitude.
• Physically fit: able to lift 10kg, stand/walk for shifts, squat/kneel.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to engage with Māori.

Responsibilities

• Serve nutritious, well-portioned dinner meals meeting patient dietary needs.
• Work with cooks and kitchen staff to deliver meals accurately and on time.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness: wash dishes, sanitise equipment, follow food safety protocols.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming kitchen environment supporting patient wellbeing.

Skills

Food service experience

Food hygiene certificate

Communication

Physical fitness

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers HospitalPermanent, Part - Time 21 hours per fortnight (0.263 FTE) Three - hour shiftHealth 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 shift begins with serving nutritious, well portioned dinner meals that meet patient dietary needs.You will work alongside cooks and fellow kitchen assistants in a fast - paced environment, ensuring meals are delivered accurately and on time.Following meal service, you will 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.Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will 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.For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay clickHERE

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.