Kitchen Assistant | Burwood - Christchurch

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Christchurch - Burwood Health Campus

  • Part time permanent position working 25 hours per week (see shift times below)

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 Role

Have you ever thought of working in a commercial kitchen?

Join our dedicated and hard-working WellFood Department and help feed our turoro (patients) and whanau.

Starting from $27.80 per hour, Based on the Etu Multi-Employer Collective Agreement

Shift times

Monday 11am to 7.30pm

Tuesday 4.30pm to 7.30pm

Wednesday 4.30pm to 7.30pm

Thursday 11am to 7.30pm

Sunday 4.30pm to 7.30pm

You will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out the general kitchen and ward duties which will include washing dishes and preparing and presenting food.
  • Provide great customer service to our turoro (patients) and their whanau.
  • Clean benches and surrounds
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Clean, sanitise and store equipment
  • Handle waste and linen
  • Clean and maintain kitchen areas
  • Replenish supplies in service areas
  • Receive and rotate stock
  • Complete and sign cleaning rosters
  • Maintaining a safe work environment

About you

Skills and Experience
  • Exceptional skill and passion for food
  • Food handling experience desirable but not essential
  • A friendly, positive attitude with the ability to maintain speed without compromising standards.
  • Reliable with good time management.
  • Flexible approach and a 'can do' attitude and excellent communication skills.
  • Have previous experience in a similar environment.
Benefits
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Fantastic Working Environment - Fully resourced modern facility with a friendly, supportive team.
  • Te Whatu Ora employee benefits
  • Great Parking!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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