Kitchen Assistant-Zacs

Permanent, Part - time 36 hours per fortnight (0.225 FTE) Make a meaningful contribution to a service that supports the wellbeing of the hospital community every day. 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 We are seeking an energetic and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Zacs Caf within Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. In this role, you’ll help deliver exceptional customer service to staff, patients, visitors and whānau while supporting the smooth running of our caf and kitchen operation. You’ll work closely with cooks and fellow kitchen assistants to prepare ready-to-eat items, follow Food Control Plan (FCP) requirements, portion food accurately, and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Responsibilities include dishwashing, prewashing equipment, cleaning work areas and equipment according to duty lists and schedules, maintaining barista skills, and helping minimise waste through good food handling and recycling practices. This role actively contributes to a positive team culture and safe working environment, ensuring every customer enjoys a friendly, efficient and welcoming experience. About the Team/Service/ Location As part of the Nutrition & Food Services team at Hawkes Bay Hospital, you will join a hardworking group of kitchen assistants, cooks and food service staff committed to providing excellent service to the hospital community. You will collaborate with a range of internal teams including orderlies, nursing staff and wider food service colleagues, as well as engage directly with members of the public and hospital staff. The team values teamwork, communication, cultural safety and maintaining a warm, supportive environment for both customers and staff. About you You are a positive, customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a busy caf environment and takes pride in delivering great service. You bring a friendly approach, good communication skills and a willingness to get stuck into a variety of tasks. You will have: Experience working in food service (ideally 13 years) Food hygiene certificate Ability to follow processes, instructions and Food Control Plan requirements A positive, problem-solving attitude Ability to engage respectfully with Māori staff, patients and whānau Physical fitness and strength able to kneel, squat, stand/walk for an eighthour shift, lift up to 10kg, and carry out repetitive tasks safely Understanding of customer service principles Understanding of organisational values and expectations Barista qualification or practical experience preparing espresso-based beverages in a fast-paced environment You’ll also bring reliability, initiative, awareness of health and safety, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a close-knit team. 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. To apply, please contact Recruitment at [email protected] with your updated CV. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 27th July 2026. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. Job details Job Reference: HAW09998 Location: North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings Job type: Non-clinical - Food Services #J-18808-Ljbffr