Catering Assistant

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

We are interested to hear from people who have a passion for food and caring for others.

Working in the kitchen at Whakatāne Hospital, you will be part of a multi-cultural team whose aim is to provide nutritious, wholesome, healthy food to our patients, visitors, and staff.

We have two permanent part-time positions available working 40 hours per fortnight.

A key focus for Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is to build a sustainable workforce at Whakatāne Hospital whilst achieving equity in health outcomes for our Eastern Bay community.

**He korero mōu - About You**
- Experience, creativity and flair with food production.
- A hard working, can-do attitude that works well with others to achieve a common goal.
- Flexibility to be able to learn all roles in the kitchen.
- Uphold our CARE Manaakitanga values that are integral to our practice at Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-house professional development
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply