Casual Kitchen Assistant | Westport

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Westport, West Coast
• Casual position covering annual and sick leave

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

Are you looking for more meaningful work in the hospitality industry? WellFood is looking for a motivated, reliable and punctual staff to join our team.

Our kitchen team are responsible for creating highest standard Caf 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.

Starting salary from $23.75 per hour. Based on the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement

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

We are looking for a team player who is flexible and willing to be able to help out the cleaning team if required.

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

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.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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