Kitchen Assistant | Greymouth

• Greymouth - Te Nīkau, Grey Hospital and Health Centre
• Permanent part-time positions (see below for shifts)

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 RoleOur kitchen team are responsible for creating highest standard Food for our staff, patients and visitors. Following standardised recipes and using creative flair to present food that we can be proud of while maintaining clean and tidy working areas. 

A large part of this role is customer focused so you will need strong customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. Training will be provided.

Salary - Starting rate $28.63 per hour. Based on the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement.
Benefits - Time and a half on weekends! and double time on Public Holidays!

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting our cooks with preparing and presenting food
• Delivering meals to our patients across the hospital
• Ensure that your workspace is clean and tidy 

Shifts (please indicate on your cover letter which one you are interested in)

Shift 1

7am to 12pm working Monday through Friday – 25 hours per week

Shift 2

3.30pm to 7.30 pm Thursday though to Sunday – 16 hours per week

About you

Skills and Experience

• Skilled kitchen assistant with experience within a similar environment would be ideal
• Excellent customer service & food preparation skills

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work autonomously as well
• Physically fit and reliable
• Strong time management skills

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 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.