Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE), rostered and rotating
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Hutt Hospital are seeking enthusiastic, customer service focused Food Service Attendants to join our Food Service Team. We have three part-time positions available rostered across 7 days; hours of work are 9am - 1pm. The hourly rate is $29.25 - $31.96.
Duties include:
- Accurately collecting patient meal orders utilizing our Electronic Menu System
- Verifying meal suitability by comparing patient information to food requirements
- Answer questions from patients regarding menu selections, and meal selections and concerns.
- Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs and special requests to the kitchen staff.
This position requires a degree of physical fitness, as you will be on your feet for the entire shift, interacting with patients, whanau and ward staff.
About the Team
Hutt Hospital Food Service Department provides approximately 1000 meals a day. All meals are prepared and served fresh onsite. We are committed to ensuring patients, staff, visitors and the meals on wheels service receive high quality meals in a timely manner. We are busy but like to have a laugh with each other as we work, encouraging a supportive and fun team environment.
About you
- Previous experience in a similar fast paced hospitality/customer service and/or food service environment
- Good computer skills and the ability to quickly learn specific applications
- Ability to problem solve and maintain positive working relationships with team members
- Ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving and effectively deal with complexity.
Other skills and knowledge
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Positive attitude and tidy personal appearance
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Available to work weekends
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 15th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.