Food Supervisor - Thames

• Food Supervisor
• Nutrition and Food Services
• Thames Hospital

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.

Are you looking to advance your food service career?

We are a team that prides itself on great customer service with very high food safety practises.

The food supervisor position ensures the day-to-day operations of the kitchen is run in an efficient manner. You are responsible for organising, planning, and prioritising all work to meet tight deadlines. Must have a can-do attitude, be able to coach and direct a diverse team.

Click here to view the position description.

Located in the heart of The Coromandel, Thames is a charming town steeped in history and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The area offers a mix of colonial architecture, a vibrant arts scene, and a rich cultural heritage, including Māori history and the town's gold mining past. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to explore the Coromandel Ranges and Kauaeranga Valley with hiking and camping right on your doorstep. Thames also marks the beginning of the Hauraki Rail Trail, perfect for cycling through the region’s scenic landscapes. With an abundance of cafés, boutique shops, and local attractions, Thames provides a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and community. It's an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the serene beauty and lifestyle of the Coromandel.

The ideal candidate will

• Have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, juggle various tasks and still have a welcoming smile
• Have excellent attention to detail along with dietary/allergen experience
• A strong background within the food sector
• A relentless positive attitude every shift, the ability to see what needs to be done and the willingness to jump in and get it done.
• Have extensive staff management/supervision experience within the hospitality sector
• Must be computer literate, able to use excel, outlook and other software relevant to the positon

Te Whatu Ora Waikato is a market leader for food service provision in NZ public hospitals and operates an active continuous quality improvement programme. Nutrition and Food Services is an operation providing meals for patients, staff and visitors to the Thames Hospital campus.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

This position is fulltime Monday to Friday 8 hour a day.

How to Apply

To 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 28 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at Ekeraam.Jones@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

If you have read the position description and can confidently say that you meet the criteria outlined, we would welcome your application.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.

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