Kitchen Assistant, Tokoroa

Staff benefits from a number of business 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 Role

This 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 keen to gain new skills in a commercial kitchen we would like to hear from you

Key responsibilities

• Extremely reliable and with a great attendance record
• The ability to work within a team and be available at short notice
• High standard of personal presentation
• Have good customer service and a positive outlook
• Experience in general kitchen duties in a commercial environment

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team

Our 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 is

• and there are a number of shifts each day.

About Tokoroa

Tokoroa Hospital is a vital healthcare provider with a 17-bed inpatient ward and an emergency department that handles approximately 14,000 presentations annually.

We offer on-site plain film radiology and laboratory services, with 24 / 7 on-call availability.

The emergency department is equipped with a modern point-of-care ultrasound for those eager to use or learn new skills.

In addition, we support palliative care services within the community, helping patients remain close to their families.

The hospital works in close collaboration with primary care providers, including two General Practices on-site and a third in Tokoroa town, alongside visiting specialists from Waikato Hospital.

A four-bed primary birthing unit is also available, led by an experienced charge midwife and team.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative relationships with community organisations, including the South Waikato Pacific Island Community NGO and the Raukawa Charitable Trust.

About you

As a team member you will

• Have excellent customer service
• Able to show care and empathy
• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own
• Experience in a kitchen environment

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To 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 12 October

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

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.