Kitchen Assistant (Casual) - Palmerston North Hospital x 6

Kitchen Assistant (Casual) - Palmerston North Hospital x 6

• Make a real difference – support patient wellbeing through food service in a hospital environment.
• Hands‑on and varied role – from food prep to cleaning and service, no two days are the same.
• Supportive team culture – work alongside people who care about quality, safety, and teamwork.

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help deliver high‑quality catering services at Palmerston North Hospital. You’ll support food preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and assist in delivering a professional and safe service to patients and staff. This is a Casual position where hours of work are "as and when" required basis upon business needs.

Ko o kawenga | Your responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, portioning, and presenting food for daily service.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing and equipment cleaning.
• Deliver friendly and professional customer service to patients and staff.
• Support stock handling, replenishment, and adherence to food safety procedures.
• Follow all health & safety, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment (preferred but not essential).
• A reliable, hardworking team player with a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Physically fit and comfortable in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment.
• A strong focus on hygiene, safety, and delivering quality service.

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: Free uniforms, and access to hospital staff facilities.
• opportunity to earn extra on weekends

👉 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 must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at

📧 recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.