Kitchen Assistant - Day Tray Line at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato -

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Waikato Hospital Day TraylinePermanent, full-time position24 hours per week / 0.6 FTECome join our great team working at Waikato Hospital where you will gain valuable experience serving patient meals and beverages. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the RoleWe are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our Nutrition and Food Services team.You will be responsible for tasks such as:Serving up patient meals on the tray line.Washing dishes using a commercial dishwasher.Delivering meals to patients.Making beverages for patients.Collecting menus from patients.The position requires the ability to work rostered shifts and duties, between 6:30 am & 3:00 pm.

It may include weekends & public holidays. Click here to view the position description. About youWe are looking for people who:Are extremely reliable, with a great attendance record.Have the ability to work within a team.Have a high standard of personal presentation.Are able to show care and empathy.Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or an eligible NZ work visa and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.If you are reliable and are willing to learn, we will teach you the skills you need to do the job.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking hereAll applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 20 May 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at ekeraam.jones@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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