Kitchen Hand (Casual)- Taranaki Hospital

Compass Group New Zealand; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Pay on weekends

NZQA qualifications & apprenticeships

Career progression

Discounts on health insurance

Free uniform

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is hiring casual Kitchen Hands at Taranaki Hospital in New Plymouth. The role offers casual hours with flexibility to fit around your lifestyle and other commitments.

You will assist with food preparation, dishwashing, meal service and general kitchen duties in a hospital setting, working with a supportive team and a focus on patient meals and hygienic practices.

Qualifications

• You will be a reliable team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering great service.
• Experience in food preparation or kitchen work.
• Food Safety Certificate (Unit Standard 167), or willingness to complete one.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with a "can do" attitude.
• A commitment to health, safety, and workplace procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service to patients
• Maintaining clean and tidy kitchen and dining areas
• Washing dishes and supporting tray line service
• Delivering meals to patients
• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Following food safety and hygiene standards

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Willing to complete certificate

Job description

• Casual work to fit around your other commitments
• Join a supportive team where everyone is treated like family
• Work for New Zealand's leading food and support services provider

Why You'll Love This Role

• Casual work to fit around your other commitments
• Join a supportive team where everyone is treated like family
• Work for New Zealand's leading food and support services provider

He angitūtanga / The opportunity

We are looking for multiple enthusiastic Casual Kitchen Hands to join our team at Taranaki Hospital in New Plymouth.

These are casual positions with no guaranteed hours, offering flexibility to fit around your lifestyle and other commitments.

Working as part of our dedicated hospital team, you will support the delivery of quality meal services to patients while maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You will assist with food preparation, dishwashing, meal service, and general kitchen duties while working alongside a supportive team committed to providing an excellent experience for patients every day.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service to patients
• Maintaining clean and tidy kitchen and dining areas
• Washing dishes and supporting tray line service
• Delivering meals to patients
• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Following food safety and hygiene standards

He kōrero mōu / About you

• You will be a reliable team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering great service.
• Experience in food preparation or kitchen work
• A Food Safety Certificate (Unit Standard 167), or willingness to complete one
• Strong customer service skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• A friendly, outgoing personality with a "can do" attitude
• A commitment to health, safety, and workplace procedures

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks

• Extra Pay on weekends
• Training and development opportunities, including NZQA qualifications and apprenticeships
• Career progression pathways within Compass Group
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, and more
• Free uniform and access to site facilities where applicable

Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits : Click Here

Mō mātou / About us

We are New Zealand's leading food and support services provider, delivering exceptional experiences across health, education, defence, business, and industry.

Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.

We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.

Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!

Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.

We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates must pass pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising. The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at [e-mail]