Catering Assistants | Burwood at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, ChristchurchHours: 30 or 40 hours per week (each role includes 1 weekend day per week and are 10-hour shifts)
Start Date: Mid-January 2025
Position Type: Permanent (both part-time and full-time positions available)
About this Role WellFood is seeking motivated, reliable, and punctual Catering Assistants to join our team at Burwood Hospital.
In this role, you will work as part of a large, dynamic team, collaborating with other Catering Assistants, Kitchen Assistants, and Cooks to provide an exceptional dining experience for our patients.
These roles offer the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while gaining valuable experience in a healthcare setting.
All training will be provided, and no food preparation is required - your main responsibilities will include assembling and delivering meal trays, assisting patients with menu choices, and ensuring the highest standard of service.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver meal and beverage services to patients in their wardsAssist patients in understanding and selecting menu optionsAssemble meal trays and deliver them to the wards while providing excellent customer service to patients and their whanauMaintain a clean and safe work environmentBe on your feet for most of the shift, including pushing trolleys and walking throughout the hospitalAbout the Team/Service/Location: Burwood Hospital is one of New Zealand's centres of excellence for rehabilitation and elective orthopaedic surgery.
Located in the heart of the community, Burwood Hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a specialized spinal unit, rehabilitation for those under 65, and care for older adults with physical and mental health needs.
About You: We are looking for someone who has a passion for people, a positive and adaptable attitude, and strong customer service skills.
While food handling experience is desirable, it is not essential - we are happy to provide all necessary training.
Key Skills and Experience: Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independentlyReliability, good time management, and flexibilityA warm, friendly approach and a passion for helping othersAbility to work well as part of a team and independentlyWorking for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you onboard if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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