Hamilton - Kitchen Assistant - Casualat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato -
You may be offered rostered shifts and duties, between 6.00am & 8.00pm and may include weekends & public holidays which are paid at T1.5This casual role will include a variety of tasks and you may be working in the Production kitchen, Trayline, Patient wards or in the Cafes.
Key responsibilities:Serving patient meals on the tray lineWashing dishes using a commercial dishwasherDelivering meals to patientsMaking beverages for patientsMatariki cooks meals for the community via ‘Meals on Wheels’ Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/ServiceMatariki is a Continuing Care Facility at Te Awamutu in the Waikato Region.As part of the Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service, Matariki cares mostly for post-acute patients who have been inpatients at Waikato hospital and need time to recover prior to discharge home.Matariki Continuing Care has a rehabilitative focus and cares for palliative patients at the end of their lives.
About youWe are looking for someone who:Has exceptional customer service experience preferably in the hospitality sector as you will be working with patients in a healthcare environmentCan show care and empathy towards our patientsHas a high standard of personal presentation as you will be the face of our service in the wardsIs extremely reliable and with a great attendance recordHas the ability to work unsupervised and within a teamAvailable at short noticeTo be successful in this role you must have a current NZ work permit and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.Previous work experience related to the position would be an advantage.Preference will be given to those who have achieved related NZQA unit standards.
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 here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 27 August 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.