Kitchen Assistant

September 17, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Christchurch

OTHER & PART TIME

Kitchen Assistant | Christchurch Health Campus

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

Multiple, permanent part-time roles
4:30pm – 7:30pm. Monday to Sunday (days can be negotiated at interview stage)

Are you looking to contribute to the community in a meaningful way?

Health New Zealand, is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the Christchurch Hospital Well Food Department. Join our dedicated and hard-working Well Food Department and help feed our tūroro (patients) and whānau (families).
Our kitchen kapa (team) are responsible for ensuring that the needs of each tūroro (patient) is met to the highest standard. Following standardised recipes and using creative flair to present food that we can be proud of while maintaining clean and tidy working areas. You will be required to following food handling, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
The kitchen operates 6am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. Starting rate $23.75 per hour, based on the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement.
Ko wai koe - About You
We are looking for a motivated, reliable, hardworking and flexible candidate who is able to bring their passion for hospitality services to our facilities.
This role would suit someone who is looking for flexible working hours, is able to work on their feet and can focus in busy, loud environments. Experience working in large scale kitchen environments would be advantageous.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

Excellent communication skills
Strong teamwork and relationship skills
Good time management and an eye for detail.
A flexible approach and a ‘can do’ attitude
Focus, determination and a sense of pride in your work
NZQA Food Handling Certificate would be desirable but not essential

Ngā hua – Benefits

Time and a half on weekends and double time on Public Holidays
Ongoing training and development
Health New Zealand employee benefits

When you work at the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Mō mātou – About us
“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Canterbury | Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Tono ināianei– Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Ref: PC3219647
For more information about this role please email –nila.gopal@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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