Kitchen Assistant (Fixed Term)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Service: Nutrition & Food Service

Contract: Fixed term, Full-time position available (5 months)

Korero mō te tūranga| About the role

We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our busy kitchen, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. Your responsibilities will include meal service, food preparation, dishwashing and general cleaning.

Key responsibilities:

• To work collegially with the team of kitchen assistants and cooks
• To ensure the kitchen is organised and maintained in accordance with personal hygiene standards and food control plan at all times
• Customer service
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment promptly and thoroughly
• Collaborate with the team to uphold a high standard of food quality and presentation

On the job training will be provided.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About our team

The hospital kitchen is a dynamic and energetic space, where collaboration and commitment to a positive work culture drive our success. We are a close-knit team that values hard work, team work, and delivering exceptional service.

Moū | About you

• You have a food safety certificate
• You have previous food service experience
• Passionate: You have a genuine enthusiasm for food service and desire to grow in the food service
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to the success of the team
• Attention to detail: You understand the importance of maintaining a clean and organised space
• Adaptable: You can handle a fast-paced, ever changing kitchen environment
• Punctual and Reliable: You understand the importance of punctuality and reliability in a team setting

If this sounds like you, view the position profile HERE and apply now!

Why should you choose us?

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity. We know the strength of Ngā hua a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz and indicate the job title and job reference number in the subject line.