Part-time Kitchen Assistantat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley -
About the Role As a KitchenAssistant, you'll play a vital role in creating a warm and welcoming diningexperience for our patients in the hospital wards! Your main responsibilitywill be to prepare and serve meals, working hand in hand with our friendlykitchen team.
You'll get to assist with simple food preparation, ensuringeverything is fresh and delicious, while also keeping our dishes sparklingclean using our industrial dishwasher. Plus, you'll be instrumental inarranging plates beautifully and maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienickitchen environment.
It's a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact onour patients' day while enjoying a collaborative and supportive atmosphere withyour colleagues!The core working hours for this role are 4pm'7pm, rostered and rotating across Monday to Sunday.About theTeam/Service Location We are a vibrant team of 46 diverseindividuals, each bringing our unique backgrounds and flavours to the table aswe come together with a shared passion for delivering high-quality anddelicious meals to our patients, staff, and visitors.
Even amidst the hustleand bustle of our busy workday, we find joy in sharing laughter andcamaraderie, making the kitchen feel like a home away from home. Our strongcommitment to collaboration fosters a warm and supportive atmosphere, whereeveryone's contributions are valued and celebrated, making every meal not justa service, but a delightful experience for all!About you In this position, you'll play a vitalrole in the daily operations of our hospital by preparing and serving meals topatients in the wards.
Your main focus will be on ensuring that patientsreceive nutritious and appealing meals, which can have a positive impact ontheir recovery. Working closely with our friendly kitchen team, you'll assistin simple food preparation tasks, helping to chop vegetables, portion outservings, and get everything ready for cooking.You'll also beresponsible for cleaning dishes using our industrial dishwasher, making surethat everything is spotless and ready for the next meal service.Keeping thekitchen environment clean and organised is essential, so you'll take part intasks like arranging plates neatly and ensuring that the workspace is hygienic.This attention to cleanliness not only helps us maintain high health standardsbut also contributes to a smooth-running kitchen.Overall, thisrole is all about teamwork and providing an essential service to those in need.Your contributions will help create a welcoming atmosphere for our patientsduring their recovery and knowing that your work makes a difference can beincredibly rewarding.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and havea passion for food and service, this might just be the perfect fit for you!Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply please click 'apply now.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17th February.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@ccdhb.org.nz)We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.