- Ashburton– Ashburton Hospital - WellFood Services
- Parttime permanent position working 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9amto 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 Recent Zealanders. Are you someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, 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, café 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 avariety of functions including:

- Assistingwith meal preparation, assembly, plating, and distribution
- SupportingMeals on Wheels (MOW) administration and database management
- Coordinatingpatient menu selections and dietary requirements
- Participatingin trayline operations for hospital and Meals on Wheels services
- Providingrelief support within the hospital café when required
- Assistingwith stock control, stocktakes, and inventory management
- Maintaininghigh standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention
- Supportingkitchen operations through dishwashing, cleaning,



and general kitchenduties
- Accuratelymanaging 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:

- Experiencein a kitchen, food service, catering, or hospitality environment
- Soundunderstanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Strongcomputer and keyboard skills with confidence using electronic systems
- Excellentorganisational and time management skills
- Highattention to detail and accuracy
- Abilityto work independently and prioritise tasks
- Apositive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Excellentcommunication and customer service abilities
- FoodSafety Certificate (NZQA Unit Standards 167 & 168)
- Experiencein a healthcare food service environment
- Administrativeexperience, preferably within health services
- Experiencewith stock management or inventory control
- Willingnessto undertake further training and Service IQ qualifications Working at Health New Zealand Health New 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. We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

📌 Kitchen Assistant (Floating) | Ashburton (Albany)
🏢 Canterbury District Health Board
📍 Albany