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 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, 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 New 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.
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📌 Kitchen Assistant (Floating) | Ashburton (Western Australia)
🏢 New Zealand Government
📍 Western Australia