Kitchen Assistant (Part Time) - Wairarapa Hospital

• **Purpose-driven work** – play a vital role supporting patient wellbeing in a healthcare environment.
• **Weekend-focused hours** – ideal for flexible work alongside study or other commitments.
• **Supportive team culture** – join a team committed to care, quality, and making a difference.

He angitutanga | The opportunity

This is a **Permanent position with 14 hours guaranteed per week.**

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating meals in line with dietary and food safety requirements.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing and equipment cleaning.
• Deliver friendly and professional service while supporting patient meal requirements.
• Follow hospital food safety, infection control, and hygiene practices at all times.
• Support stock handling, replenishment, and adherence to operational procedures.

• Experience in a kitchen, catering, or hospitality role (preferred but not essential).
• A reliable and hardworking team player who can also work independently.
• Physically fit and comfortable performing manual tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills with a positive, caring attitude.
• Committed to safety, hygiene, and delivering high standards in a healthcare setting.

• **Comprehensive Training & Development:** Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• **Formal Career Paths:** We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• **Rewards & Recognition:** Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• **Health & Safety Focus:** A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• **Corporate & Retail Discounts:** Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• **Site-Specific Benefits:** Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to hospital staff facilities.
• *Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.*

• We are **New Zealand's leading** and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• **Our sub-brands**, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in **turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential** **moments** for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being **GOOD to GREAT**.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• **Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common**
• our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you
• **RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK** are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are **committed to reflecting the diversity** of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise **sustainability** in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
• Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily (including Police Clearance).? Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• **Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference in healthcare every weekend — Click ‘Apply’ now!**For recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment Team at?? **recruitment@compass-group.co.nz**

**Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.**