Catering Assistant | Christchurch Health Campus

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to all New Zealanders. We are grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to creating a health system that serves the diverse needs of our population. At WellFood, part of our larger team, we strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment. About the Role We are currently seeking a motivated, reliable, and punctual Catering Assistant to join our WellFood team at the Christchurch Health Campus. This part-time position requires you to work 24 hours per week during the evening shift, specifically from 4 PM to 7 PM. In this role, you will be responsible for taking meal and beverage orders directly from patients, assembling meal trays, and delivering them to the wards. Providing excellent customer service to our patients and their whanau is a key aspect of this position. We welcome candidates without food handling experience, as all necessary training will be provided. The starting rate for this position is $27.80 per hour, in accordance with the E tū Service and Food Workers collective agreement. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience: - Ability to work both as part of a team and independently - Reliability and strong time management skills - Flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude - Good communication skills - Previous customer service experience - A warm, friendly approach with a genuine passion for helping others - Previous experience as a Catering Assistant is advantageous, but not required Benefits We offer a range of benefits for our employees, including: - Ongoing training and development opportunities - Time and a half pay on weekends and double time on public holidays - Health New Zealand employee benefits - Convenient access to public transport Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we value diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, which allows us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.