Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Christchurch - Hillmorton Hospital
- 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week) x2, Monday to Thursday, or by arrangement, 6:30am - 3pm (hours can be negotiated at interview stage)
- Permanent part-time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Health New Zealand is looking for a cook to join our
dedicated WellFood Department at Hillmorton Hospital to help feed our tūroro
(patients) and whānau (family).
Our fast paced industrial kitchen provides 3 high quality main meals a day,
with snacks in-between for tūroro (patients) and kaimahi (staff). We have a
strong kapa (team) who are flexible and passionate about delivering a great
service and we encourage a positive and trusting culture.
Our cookery kapa (team) are responsible for ensuring that the needs of our tūroro (patients) are met to the highest standard. Following standardised recipes and using creative flair to present food that we can be proud of.
Salary starting from $25.50 per hour, Based on the Etū Multi-Employer Collective Agreement.
About You
We are looking for reliable, hardworking and motivated candidates who ares able to bring their passion for food to our Hillmorton facility.
You will also be responsible for maintaining and adhering to our Food Control Plan, Health New Zealand code of conduct and Health and Safety procedures.
Full training will be provided to all new staff joining our team.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A fast learner who can pick up new skills quickly
- Exceptional skill and passion for large-scale cookery
- A friendly, positive attitude with the ability to maintain speed without compromising standards.
- NVQ Level 2 and Food hygiene qualification is essential
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers.