• Start Date  - As soon as possible.
• Hours 1 FTE (40 hours a week).
• Shifts -  Monday to Sunday (rotating roster) Covering shifts of Kitchen Assistants or Catering Assistants annual leave, sickness or other operational needs. One must be flexible for days and hours. Our kitchen operates 7 days a week, with shifts between 6:30am to 7:30pm

• Status  - Permanent.
• Location  - Travis Caf , Burwood Hospital, Burwood, Christchurch.
• Salary - Starting from $23.75 per hour, Based on the Etū Multi-Employer Collective Agreement.

Kia hiwa rā!

Mō te tūnga - 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 tūroro (patients) and whānau.

This role is a floating position of Kitchen Assistant and Catering Assistant.

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 tūroro (patients) and their whānau.
• Delivering the meal and beverage service to patients in their wards,

• Assisting patients to understand and select menu options,
• Assembling meal trays and delivering these to the wards all whilst providing excellent customer service to our patients and their whānau,
• Maintaining a safe work environment.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Exceptional skill and passion for food and coffee.
• Experience in cash management and till operations.
• Food handling experience desirable but not essential
• Great barista skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life.
• 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.

Ngā hua - Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic Working Environment - Fully resourced modern facility with a friendly, supportive team.
• Te Whatu Ora employee benefits
• Great Parking!

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Mō mātou  - About us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Tono ināianei  - Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. 

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.