Ashburton - Ashburton Hospital - WellFood ServicesPart time permanent position working 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

Kitchen

Assistant (Floating)Are you someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced workplace, and loves being part of a team that makes a differenceevery day?We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant(Floating) to join our WellFood team at Ashburton Hospital. This unique andvaried role offers a mix of food service, administration, caf support, andkitchen duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys learning new skills andno two days being the same. Working within our busy hospitality service, you'll helpsupport the delivery of nutritious meals to patients while ensuring highstandards of food safety, customer service, and operational efficiency.

About the Role As a Floating Kitchen Assistant, you'll work across a variety of functions including:

- Assisting with meal preparation, assembly, plating, and distribution
- Supporting Meals on Wheels (MOW) administration and database management
- Coordinating patient menu selections and dietary requirements
- Participating in trayline operations for hospital and Meals on Wheels services
- Providing relief support within the hospital caf when required
- Assisting with stock control, stocktakes, and inventory management
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention




- Supporting kitchen operations through dishwashing, cleaning, and general kitchen duties
- Accurately managing electronic records, client information, and documentation This is a highly varied role that requires flexibility,adaptability, and a willingness to assist across multiple areas of thedepartment.

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- EssentialExperience in a kitchen, food service, catering, or hospitality environment
- Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Strong computer and keyboard skills with confidence using electronic systems
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
- A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities Desirable - Food Safety Certificate (NZQA Unit Standards 167 & 168)
- Experience in a healthcare food service environment
- Administrative experience, preferably within health services
- Barista, caf , or food preparation experience
- Experience with stock management or inventory control
- Willingness to undertake further training and Service IQ qualifications Working at Health Recent Zealand Health Recent Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

📌 Kitchen Assistant (Floating) | Ashburton (Albany)
🏢 New Zealand Government
📍 Albany