Patient-Focused Catering Assistant - Part-Time Kitchen

Cater Plus Services NZ Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Birthcare Auckland is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the team at Birthcare Auckland in Parnell. This permanent, part-time role offers 28.25 hours per week with shift patterns including mornings, evenings, and weekends to support hospital dining services.

You will assist with basic food preparation, deliver meal trays to patient rooms, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained in a warm, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Have excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Be comfortable working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Take pride in maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Enjoy interacting with patients and providing excellent customer service.
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and be a supportive team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Prepare and deliver meal trays to patient rooms.
• Collect and clear trays following meal services.
• Wash dishes and maintain high cleaning standards.
• Remove rubbish and keep work areas tidy and hazard-free.
• Replenish supplies and support the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Time management

Attention to detail

Kitchen hygiene

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Birthcare Auckland is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the team at Birthcare Auckland in Parnell. This permanent, part-time role offers 28.25 hours per week with shift patterns including mornings, evenings, and weekends to support hospital dining services.

You will assist with basic food preparation, deliver meal trays to patient rooms, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained in a warm, supportive environment.