Our kitchen team operates with a commitment to Manaaki(hospitality, respect, and inclusiveness), Aroha, cultural safety, andmanaakitanga. We take pride in supporting our pakeke, clinic patients, whānau,hāpu, and the broader community.

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Te Kaupapa o te Tūranga – Position Purpose

Te Puia Springs Hospital is seeking a reliable and motivatedKitchen Hand to join our Domestic / Kitchen Team. This is a casual rolethat plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of thehospital kitchen. You will support the team in delivering nutritious andwholesome meals to patients, manuhiri (guests), and kaimahi (staff) whilemaintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Ngā Kawenga Matua – Key Responsibilities:

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Food Preparation & Service: Assist with vegetableprep, portioning, special diets, seasonal menus, meal plating, and beveragepreparation.

• Kitchen Maintenance & Hygiene: Clear and wash dishes, execute kitchen cleaning according to sanitation schedules, and strictly adhere to food safety rules.
• Stock & Inventory Control: Assist with receiving and storing deliveries, completing inventory records, and maintaining First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation.
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain daily kitchen logs and inventorydocuments, and promptly report any food safety risks, low stock, or damaged goods to the Kitchen Team Leader.
• Teamwork & Professionalism: Work collaboratively with domestic and kitchen staff while maintaining professional interactions with patients, manuhiri, and whānau.

Ngā Tohu Matauranga – Qualifications:

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Essential:

• Qualification: A relevant food service or hospitality qualification.
• Knowledge & Skills: Basic food safety and hygiene knowledge, basic food prep skills, and excellent communication and time management skills.
• Work     Style: Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility: Reliability and flexibility to work 7-day rotating rosters.
• Physical Fitness: Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 20kg.

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Desirable:

• Previous experience in a hospital or aged care environment.

Me Pēhea e Tono | Apply Now

If you are hardworking, dependable, and ready to contributeto our healthcare team, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV to careers@tronp.org.nz outliningyour experience and motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, NewZealand and willing to undergo pre-employment checks, including Police Vetting,Children’s Act checks, and other screening as required.

60 Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employmentlegislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60day trialperiods, further information is available upon request.

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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates willbecontacted, and interviews maybe held as applications are received.

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