Kitchen Assistant - Evening Tray Line

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Hamilton, North Island 1d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Permanent, part-time position - 17.5 hours per week 5 days @ 3.5 hours per day evening shifts 4.30pm to 8.30pm Join our friendly team at Waikato Hospital and gain valuable experience supporting patient care through food service delivery. 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 This role is perfect for someone who needs to keep their daytime free while working evening hours. Youll play an important part in ensuring patients receive meals and beverages safely and efficiently. If you are reliable and are willing to learn, we will teach you the skills you need to do the job. Key Responsibilities Serving patient meals on the trayline. Wash dishes using a commercial dishwasher. Deliver meals to patients. Prepare and serve beverages to patients. Cleaning of workstations after service. You will work rostered shifts between 4:30pm and 8:30pm, including weekends and public holidays where required. About you Were looking for someone who: Is highly reliable with a strong attendance record. Works well as part of a team. Maintains a high standard of personal presentation. Demonstrates care and empathy toward patients. Has a flexible and positive attitude toward varying shifts. Has NZ residency or a valid open NZ work visa and is able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. Desirable (but not essential): Food safety qualification 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. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on10 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contactEkeraam Jones at************@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr