Kitchen Operations Advisor
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Category: Healthcare & Medical
Kia ora, Halo and warm Pacific greetings
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is:
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role:
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in the Solomon Islands. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced kitchen manager or someone with the right level of transferrable skills from the hospitality industry who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific.
The VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role:
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in the Solomon Islands is the country’s primary healthcare facility, providing essential medical services to the population. The hospital plays a central role in delivering patient care and ensuring efficient operations across its departments. To enhance its services, NRH seeks to improve the management of its kitchen, focusing on reducing waste, optimising resources, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. The hospital’s leadership is dedicated to implementing effective systems and processes to better serve patients and staff, supporting the broader mission of improving healthcare outcomes in the region
The Assignment:
As the Kitchen Operations Advisor you will collaborate closely with the Kitchen Manager and Hospital Secretary to identify and enhance purchasing, storage, and inventory practices. Key responsibilities will include supporting audits of equipment and storage spaces, developing efficient food procurement plans, creating guidelines for hygiene, sanitation and infection control and helping to establish templates and tools for effective reporting and budget management.
The volunteer on this assignment would be supporting the hospital leadership make informed decisions and improve overall service delivery, contributing to better healthcare outcomes for the community.
The Country – The Solomon Islands:
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security. VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Please apply for this opportunity through our website. For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, you are welcome to email our recruitment team at: volunteer@vsa.org.nz. Noting that due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is:
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role:
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in the Solomon Islands. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced kitchen manager or someone with the right level of transferrable skills from the hospitality industry who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific.
The VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role:
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
- Qualification in restaurant management or related fields
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules and regulations
- Experience in developing and reviewing policies related to kitchen operations.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in the Solomon Islands is the country’s primary healthcare facility, providing essential medical services to the population. The hospital plays a central role in delivering patient care and ensuring efficient operations across its departments. To enhance its services, NRH seeks to improve the management of its kitchen, focusing on reducing waste, optimising resources, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. The hospital’s leadership is dedicated to implementing effective systems and processes to better serve patients and staff, supporting the broader mission of improving healthcare outcomes in the region
The Assignment:
As the Kitchen Operations Advisor you will collaborate closely with the Kitchen Manager and Hospital Secretary to identify and enhance purchasing, storage, and inventory practices. Key responsibilities will include supporting audits of equipment and storage spaces, developing efficient food procurement plans, creating guidelines for hygiene, sanitation and infection control and helping to establish templates and tools for effective reporting and budget management.
The volunteer on this assignment would be supporting the hospital leadership make informed decisions and improve overall service delivery, contributing to better healthcare outcomes for the community.
The Country – The Solomon Islands:
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security. VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Please apply for this opportunity through our website. For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, you are welcome to email our recruitment team at: volunteer@vsa.org.nz. Noting that due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Drive meaningful change as a volunteer to improve health outcomes for patients
- 12-month volunteer assignment based in Honiara
- Flights, accommodation, and living expenses funded by VSA
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?