Kitchen Assistant, Thames

OverviewCasual Kitchen Assistant at Thames HospitalCome and join our small team and you will gain valuable experience in the food service industry.

Our hours of work are between 0600-1830, so no late nights, with a good rate of pay including a higher rate on the weekends.

Staff benefit from a number of businesses in the Waikato.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleThis is a varied role where you would be covering leave and would need to be available at short notice.

If you have excellent customer service skills and are keen to gain new skills in a commercial kitchen we would like to hear from you.Key responsibilitiesExtremely reliable and with a great attendance recordThe ability to work within a team and be available at short noticeHigh standard of personal presentationHave good customer service and a positive outlookExperience in general kitchen duties in a commercial environmentClick here to view the position description.About the TeamOur small team of around 7 staff provide a meal service 7 days per week for inpatients and 5 days per week for the caf.

Our hours of operation are 0600-1830 and there are a number of shifts each day.About youAs a team member you will : Have excellent customer serviceAble to show care and empathyAbility to work as part of a team or on your ownExperience in a kitchen environmentWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 6 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at

• will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.Job detailsJob Reference : THA00920Location : North Island - Waikato - Thames & CoromandelJob type : CasualExpertise : Non-clinical - Food Services

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