Kitchen Assistant - Wakari Hospital, Dunedin

Support patient care. Work with purpose. Join a team that makes a difference every day.

• Meaningful healthcare role – support patients, residents, staff, and visitors through quality food service.
• Fixed-term opportunity – join the team on a maternity leave cover contract until 20 May 2027.
• Supportive team environment – work with a caring team that values safety, service, and teamwork.

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

As a Kitchen Assistant at Wakari Hospital, you will help deliver quality catering services in a healthcare environment. This role supports with all aspects of our busy café operation, including **making coffees,**serving customers, food preparation, and keeping the café running smoothly.

This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave until 20 May 2027.

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 1:00pm

If you enjoygreat coffee, love interacting with people, and take pride in providing exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you!

Ko o kawenga | Your responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, portioning, and presenting food for daily service.
• Deliver warm, friendly, and professional customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing, cleaning equipment, and handling waste.
• Support specialised healthcare food service, including awareness of dietary restrictions, modified diets, and patient food preferences.
• Follow all food safety, infection control, health & safety, and company procedures at all times.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• Previous barista experience and confidence making quality coffees is a MUST.
• Excellent customer service skills with a warm, positive attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and a great team player
• Food handling experience is an advantage

Ngā painga | Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

👉 Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

Mō mātou | About us

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

✅ Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily.

✅ Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at
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