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Kitchen Assistant

22/01/2026
06/02/2026
Permanent - Part Time
Tauranga
Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Love working in a Kitchen?  Do you wish you could work in a modern, well-equipped kitchen?  Want to have every Christmas off and say goodbye to late nights?  Then read on because this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a part time Kitchen Assistant for 52 hours per fortnight, shifts are between 6am-8.30pm, Monday to Sunday, with at least 2 weekends a month, where you will be rostered off.

Job Description

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As a kitchen assistant you will be reporting to the Head Chef, the main function will be to deliver meals to our valued patients, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen.  Some of the other duties and requirements are:

  • Assisting the Cooks/Head Chef with meal preparation
  • Assisting with the smooth running of the kitchen
  • Maintaining and replenishing the visitor coffee stations and kitchenettes
  • Deliver meals to our patients.

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  • Preferred City and Guilds or NZQA Level 3
  • Preferred experience in the kitchen/ hospitality industry
  • ​​​​​ You must be physically fit because you will be on your feet for the majority of the day
  • Friendly and courteous, as you will be interacting with our visitors and patients, on occasion
  • Ability to work within a tight team environment, where you are relying on each other
  • Quick thinking and uses their initiative
  • A positive 'can-do' attitude - always ready to go the extra mile
  • A professional, supportive and open communication style
  • Respect for patient confidentiality
  • There are often times where we need to change shifts due to sickness, so being flexible around potential roster changes, with the ability to work longer shifts is important

The ideal candidate will have a full driver’s licence.

 

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Subsidised health insurance
  • Planned Christmas and New Year breaks
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free light meals including morning and afternoon tea
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Employee discounts from a range of businesses
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Professional and leadership development training opportunities

We will be interviewing applicants as they come in, if interested please apply now!

 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

As Tauranga’s only private hospital, we offer 58 beds, nine operating theatres, and a dedicated endoscopy suite. The Hospital is undergoing a significant expansion to better meet the growing demand for private elective surgeries.  With modern facilities, high usage rates, a quality service, supportive management and a fun team, this is a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.

 

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Click APPLY, or for more information contact Hannah: phone - 07 577 5270 ext 5001.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Grace Hospital is committed to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.

 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

 

He aha te mea nui ō te ao
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people, it is people, it is people.

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