Kitchen Assistant - Production Kitchen

• Waikato Hospital Production Kitchen
• Permanent, full-time position
• 40 hours per week 1 FTE

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 looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our Nutrition and Food Services team.

In this role you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Assisting the cooks prepare meals for our patients, cafes and Meals on Wheels recipients.
• Weighing ingredients.
• Sandwich making.
• Serving meals on the trayline.
• Pot washing & cleaning.

The position involves rostered shifts and duties, between 6:00 am and 8:30 pm. It may include weekends and public holidays.

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About you

We are looking for people who:

• Are extremely reliable and with a great attendance record.
• Have the ability to work within a team.
• Have a high standard of personal presentation.
• Have flexibility and a positive attitude towards variable working hours.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or an eligible NZ work visa and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.

Food preparation experience and a food safety qualification are desirable but not essential. If you are reliable and are willing to learn, we will teach you the skills you need to do the job.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 26 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.