Food And Beverage Attendant

About the role

This part-time opportunity offers 35 hours per week within a welcoming and supportive team. The role is based in a respected healthcare setting, where your customer service strengths will directly contribute to a positive patient and staff experience.

About the hospital

Braemar Hospital is a well-regarded private surgical hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand. It supports close to 200 credentialed specialists across nine operating theatres and two endoscopy suites, delivering a broad mix of surgical specialties and medical procedures.

The hospital is focused on improving lives through care that helps patients and their whānau feel better supported throughout recovery. Its work also contributes to the Braemar Charitable Trust, which funds surgeries, health-related scholarships, medical research, and other initiatives across Waikato.

Quality, safety, and care are central to the organisation, which invests in advanced technology, modern facilities, and a strong workplace culture to support outstanding patient outcomes.

What you will do

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will work across the kitchen and wider hospital campus to support food and beverage service operations. This includes serving patients, helping maintain a clean and efficient work environment, and assisting the broader kitchen team as needed.

• Prepare and serve a range of quality beverages for patients.
• Welcome and assist patients, clients, and staff with a professional, helpful approach.
• Wash and sanitise dishes, and keep kitchen areas clean and orderly.
• Prepare staff tearooms for meal breaks and daily use.
• Support food preparation and service when required.
• Maintain and service coffee machines across the hospital so they operate effectively.
• Deliver meals to rooms and clear trays after service.
• Follow the hospital’s Food Control Plan and comply with health and safety requirements.

Work schedule

The role is for 35 hours each week. Shifts include early starts from 6:30am and late finishes up to 8:45pm. Weekend work is part of a rotating roster, and flexibility to work holidays is expected.

What you need

To succeed in this position, you will bring strong service skills, practical kitchen support experience, and the ability to stay calm and effective in a busy environment.

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Confidence working independently while still being a dependable team contributor.
• Previous experience in food and beverage service or kitchen support.
• Comfort handling several tasks in a fast-moving setting.
• A willingness to help with dishwashing and other hands-on tasks.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on cleanliness and quality.
• Adaptability to move between different kitchen duties as needed.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• The ability to work collaboratively and maintain consistent standards.

Benefits of working here

In addition to competitive pay, the hospital offers a wide range of workplace benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

• Daily morning and afternoon tea, plus seasonal fruit delivered five times per week.
• Heavily subsidised restaurant-quality meals for lunch and dinner.
• An annual summer shutdown so the team can take time off together.
• Five weeks of annual leave after five years of service.
• Access to retail and experience discount platforms.
• A parental leave top-up benefit for eligible employees.
• Limited free on-site parking, secure bike storage, EV chargers, and access to a main bus route.
• An annual wellness initiative.
• Free access to a financial adviser for personal finance support.
• Confidential support through Vitae.
• Long service recognition.
• Outdoor gardens, patio spaces, well-equipped tea rooms, and quiet areas for prayer, reflection, or rest.
• Monthly Bravo Awards for employees who reflect the BCOMPassionate principles.
• Extraordinary cards for recognition and gifting.
• Selected insurance and financial protection benefits for eligible employees, including trauma, income protection, and life insurance.
• Workride access to purchase a bike, e-bike, or e-scooter at reduced cost.
• Living Wage accreditation.
• Professional development, internal growth opportunities, and celebrations throughout the year.

Additional information

Applications are not being accepted through agencies. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume directly.

If you enjoy food service and want to make a meaningful contribution in a healthcare environment, this could be a great fit.