Company
BayCare Health System
Location
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Job type
Full-time
Posted
169 days ago
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Job description
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.Summary:Provide food service to patients, guests or customers. Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe food production environment. May prepare food or drink items, assemble and deliver patient trays or catering events and perform daily cleaning of dishes and work areas. Receive and store food and supply deliveries using FIFO principles. Act as a liaison between, patients, guests, physicians, other hospital personnel and Food and Nutrition Services. Perform other duties as assigned.Education:Minimum Qualifications:Nonessential: HS Graduate or Equivalent GEDNonessential:Education equivalent experience:Preferred High School or EquivalentCredentials:Nonessential: Food Handler ForkliftPreferredCredential equivalent experience: Food Handler;Preferred ForkliftPreferred ForkliftExperience:Nonessential: Food ServicesFacility: BayCare Health System, Food And Nutrition Services-MDHLocation: Mease DunedinStatus: PRN, Exempt: NoShift Hours: VariedShift: Shift 4Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = VariesWeekend Work: Every OtherOn Call: NoHow often will this team member be working remotely? NeverEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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What is the exact minimum hourly rate for restaurant workers in New Zealand from 1 April 2026?
As per MBIE, the adult minimum wage for restaurant roles in New Zealand is NZ$25.00 per hour from 1 April 2026. Workers aged 16-17 receive NZ$20.00 per hour and the starting-out wage is NZ$22.50 per hour. Employers must pay at least time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 per week.
Source: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
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Which visa allows international applicants to work in New Zealand restaurants in 2026 without a job offer first?
Immigration New Zealand requires holders of the Specific Purpose Work Visa to have a confirmed restaurant job offer before arrival. The Accredited Employer Work Visa needs an approved employer and job for up to three years. No visa permits restaurant work on a visitor entry in 2026.
Source: Immigration New Zealand
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Do restaurant jobs in New Zealand require formal qualifications or can experience alone qualify applicants in 2026?
MBIE states no formal qualification is mandatory for most restaurant positions such as waiter or kitchen hand. Applicants need only demonstrate 6 months relevant paid experience or completion of a Level 3 hospitality certificate. Food handlers must hold a current NZQA unit standard 167 or equivalent hygiene certificate.
Source: Employment New Zealand
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What exact documents must be uploaded when applying for a restaurant job through New Zealand government portals in 2026?
Employment New Zealand lists the required documents as a current CV, NZQA-recognised qualifications, photo ID and IRD number. International applicants must also upload a valid passport and work visa. No cover letter is mandated but references from previous employers dated within 12 months are compulsory.
Source: Employment New Zealand
