Kitchen Team Members

Dunstan Hospital; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent part-time

Additional shifts

Weekend rate premium

Public holiday rate premium

Full training provided

Friendly team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Dunstan Hospital in Clyde, Otago, is seeking reliable kitchen team members for permanent part-time roles. You will help with meal preparation and serve patients with care, in a supportive environment.

We offer regular weekday and weekend hours, opportunities for extra shifts covering holidays and leave, and full training with no formal qualifications required. Join a friendly team committed to high hygiene and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Enjoys working with food and providing a positive experience for others.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Good time management and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Friendly communication and high hygiene standards.
• Physically able to perform tasks; fitness level.
• Willing to attend mandatory training annually.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly kitchen team and support meal preparation.
• Work regular weekday and weekend hours.
• Cover shifts during annual leave, sick leave, public holidays and occasional non-rostered weekends.
• Follow Food Control Plan, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention policies.

Skills

Reliability

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to hygiene

Independent worker

Flexibility

Job description

• Thursday, 13 August 2026 10:00am
  Thursday, 27 August 2026 11:59pm
• Dunstan Hospital 29 Hospital Street Clyde, Otago Region, 9330 New Zealand (map)

Looking for regular part-time hours and the opportunity to earn extra income?

Whether you're saving for a house, balancing study, supporting a family, or simply looking for a rewarding role with regular hours, this could be the perfect fit.

Dunstan Hospital is seeking reliable and motivated team members to join our friendly, well-established kitchen team. These permanent part-time roles offer regular weekday and weekend hours, with opportunities for additional shifts covering annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, and occasional non-rostered weekends.

We're looking for someone with experience working in a commercial kitchen who enjoys working with food, takes pride in doing a great job, and understands the importance of providing a positive experience for others.

• Permanent part-time hours
• Opportunities for additional shifts and extra income
• Weekend rates paid at 1.5x your hourly rate
• Public holiday rates paid at 2x your hourly rate
• Full training provided (no formal qualifications required)
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference to patients every day

What we’re looking for

• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• A genuine passion for food and people
• Good time management and the ability to work independently
• A willingness to learn and adapt
• Friendly communication skills
• Attention to detail and high standards of hygiene
• A reasonable level of fitness, as the role includes some physical tasks
• Flexibility to attend mandatory training and compliance requirements annually

Training will be provided in line with our Food Control Plan, Health & Safety, and Infection Prevention policies.

If you're looking for a role with regular hours, a great team, and the chance to make a difference while earning extra income, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Dunstan Hospital?

Dunstan Hospital is located in Clyde, Central Otago, a welcoming township with a strong sense of community and access to essential amenities. Living and working here gives you the chance to build meaningful relationships, enjoy a slower-paced rural lifestyle, and be central to delivering healthcare that truly impacts the local population.

You must have the current legal right to work for our organisation to apply.