Kitchen Assistant

Job Number: THA00828

• 17 hours per week – 1 x 8-hour shift PLUS 3 x 3-hour duties from 1645 – 1945

• 19 hours per week – 2 x 8-hour shifts PLUS 1 x 3-hour duty from 1645 – 1945

• Acknowledging the roles of all staff

• Working in a small team with the challenges it brings

• An awareness of the culture of interservice and interdisciplinary respect

• Fostering the collaboration we have at Thames Hospital.

• Full training, including food and safety hygiene is provided.

• Ability to undertake NZQA training.

• Pleasant work environment.

• A great small team to be part of.

• Excellent physical fitness to work in an environment with heavy physical demands - including frequent standing, lifting, in a humid and busy environment.

• Willingness to follow direction and carry out tasks in a timely efficient manner

• Ability to build and maintain positive respectful relationships with customers and team members

• Reliability with an excellent attendance record

• A current NZ driver’s licence.

• Inpatient unit

• Emergency department

• Birthing Unit

• 0700 – 1530 and 0900 – 1730 hours (both 8-hour duties)

• 1645 – 1945 (3-hour duty) - to deliver the night meal to patients and cleaning in the food service.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.

• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.