kitchen assistant

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Nutrition & Food Service
• Part-time 24 hour’s per fortnight (0.6 FTE) 8 x 3 hour shifts (2 x positions)
• Part-time 44 hour’s per fortnight (0.55 FTE) 8 hour shifts (1 x position)
  
  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

As a Kitchen Assistant at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in patient care through food service.

Your day begins with serving nutritious, well-portioned meals that meet patient dietary needs.

You’ll work alongside cooks and fellow kitchen assistants in a fast-paced environment, ensuring meals are delivered accurately and on time.

Between meal services, you’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness - washing dishes, sanitising equipment, and following strict food safety protocols. Every task contributes to a safe, welcoming kitchen environment that supports patient wellbeing.

This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to hygiene directly impact the hospital’s ability to provide quality care.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, values routine, and takes pride in being part of a service that truly makes a difference. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be joining the Nutrition & Food Service team - a collaborative group that works closely with nursing staff and orderlies to ensure patients receive timely, nourishing meals.

The team is part of a wider clinical service that supports recovery and wellbeing through quality nutrition, aligned with Te Whatu Ora’s commitment to equity and excellence in healthcare.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE 

About you

• As a Kitchen Assistant you will: 
• Have food service experience (desirable)
• Have a food hygiene certificate (desirable)
• Be an effective communicator and have a positive, problem-solving attitude
• Be physically fit: able to lift 10kg, stand/walk for shifts, squat/kneel
• Have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to engage effectively with Māori
   

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.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on Dawn.Tyler@hbdhb@govt.nz

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