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Posted 18 July, 2026

Food Supervisor - Thames

Taranaki District Health Board
Thames, WKO, NZ Full Time
Reference: 7227e801f3081ea1

Job Description

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. Are you looking to advance your food service career? We are a team that prides itself on great customer service with very high food safety practises. The food supervisor position ensures the day-to-day operations of the kitchen are run in an efficient manner. You are responsible for organising, planning, and prioritising all work to meet tight deadlines. Must have a can‑do attitude and be able to coach and direct a diverse team. The ideal candidate will Have the ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment, juggle various tasks and still have a welcoming smile Have excellent attention to detail along with dietary/allergen experience A strong background within the food sector A relentless positive attitude every shift, the ability to see what needs to be done and the willingness to jump in and get it done Have extensive staff management/supervision experience within the hospitality sector Must be computer literate, able to use excel, outlook and other software relevant to the position Te Whatu Ora Waikato is a market leader for food service provision in NZ public hospitals and operates an active continuous quality improvement programme. Nutrition and Food Services is an operation providing meals for patients, staff and visitors to the Thames Hospital campus. 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. This position is fulltime Monday to Friday 8 hour a day. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: THA01042 Location: North Island - Waikato - Thames & Coromandel Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Non-clinical - Food Services - Food Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

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