Patient Meals Kitchen Assistant – Healthcare Food Service

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rangiora Health Hub is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily food preparation, plating, and delivery for patients and Meals on Wheels recipients. You will help with vegetables, salads, and patient meals, while following the Food Control Plan and maintaining a clean kitchen.

The role offers opportunities to step in as Cook when required, with a collaborative team focused on safe, nutritious meals and culturally safe care for all patients.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Working knowledge of food safety requirements and Food Control Plans.
• Understanding of dietary needs, allergens, and nutritional supplements.
• Physically fit and familiar with safe moving and handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation, portioning, and plating.
• Prepare vegetables, salads, and other menu items as needed.
• Prepare food for Meals on Wheels and patient services.
• Adhere to the site Food Control Plan and food safety protocols.
• Provide cover for the Cook, preparing patient meals to high standards following recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including benches, equipment, and service areas.
• Complete cleaning schedules, waste handling, and stock replenishment.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and positive team culture.
• Uphold patient privacy, cultural safety, and equitable health outcomes, with a focus on Māori health gain and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.

Job description

Rangiora Health Hub is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily food preparation, plating, and delivery for patients and Meals on Wheels recipients. You will help with vegetables, salads, and patient meals, while following the Food Control Plan and maintaining a clean kitchen.

The role offers opportunities to step in as Cook when required, with a collaborative team focused on safe, nutritious meals and culturally safe care for all patients.