Job Number Job Number : WAI27083Where you'll be working : Matariki Hospital, Te AwamutuThe details : Permanent Part-timeSalary details : ETU Collective AgreementTe whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityMatariki Hospital is a 32 bedded inpatient rehabilitation continueing care Hospital under the Older Persons Rehab Service (OPR). Our commercial Kitchen services this hospital as well as meals on wheels, to the wider community. The Kitchen assistant role requires full kitchen support to the cook and functions of the kitchen as per the position description.Experience preferred but not essential, full training and orientation will be given to the successful candidate.(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)Regular hours in a stable and structured work placeGood wages and yearly pay increasesHigher hourly rate for working weekends and public holidaysCareer opportunities and NZQA qualificationsAbility to gain customer service experienceSkills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role:Extremely reliable and with a great attendance recordThe ability to work within a teamHigh standard of personal presentationAble to show care and empathyThe ability to work rostered shifts and duties between the hours of 6.30am & 8.30pm (no more than 8 hours per day). It may include weekends & public holidaysYour role/hours will be confirmed on offerIf you have read the position description, and can confidently say that you meet the criteria outlined, we would welcome your application. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency and be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.Matariki Hospital is a Continuing Care Facility at Te Awamutu. As part of the Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service, Matariki cares mostly for post-acute patients who have been inpatients at Waikato or Thames hospital and need time to recover prior to discharge home. Matariki has a rehabilitative focus and also cares for palliative patients for end of life careKo ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, WaikatoLocated in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here .As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purposeWe are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of 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.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – ******#J-18808-Ljbffr