Kitchen Assistant

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Waikato Hospital**:

- **Permanent Full time - 40 Hours per week**:

- **This is an ideal position for someone with a nutrition or food science background who wishes to gain experience in a hospital environment**

**About the role**

Do you have exceptional customer service with a smile, then come join our great team working Waikato Hospital where you will be serving patient meals and beverages as well as working as a menu processor covering leave.
- Serving patient meals on the trayline
- You will be responsible for tasks like;
- Delivering meals to patients
- Making beverages for patients
- Collecting menus from patients
- Washing dishes using a commercial dishwasher
- General kitchen duties
- Processing of menus in our data base when covering staff on leave

**Click**here**to view the position description.**

**About the Serivce**

We can offer you
- Regular dayshift hours in a stable and structured work place
- Good wages and yearly pay increases
- Higher hourly rate for working weekends and public holidays
- Career opportunities and NZQA qualifications
- Great employee benefits (discounts with many Hamilton businesses)

**About Hamilton**

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

**About you**

We are looking for someone who has:

- Exceptional customer service experience preferably in the hospitality sector as you will be working with patients in a healthcare environment
- Be able to show care and empathy towards our patients
- High standard of personal presentation as you will be the face of our service in the wards
- Extremely reliable and with a great attendance record
- The ability to work unsupervised and within a team
- The ability to work rostered shifts and duties, between 6.30am & 8.30pm (It may include weekends & public holidays. Your role/hours will be confirmed on offer).
- Good Computer skills and an attention to detail

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