What we are looking for:

Medirest is looking for an experienced Permanent Full-Time Catering Assistant to work at an aged care site in Te Atutu. The role would suit someone who can use their own initiative and get the job done quickly and efficiently.  Hours of work are a minimum of 33 hours a week.

In this role you would be responsible for:

• Assist the chef with preparation of food
• Provide excellent customer service skills
• Ensuring kitchen and serving area is kept immaculate
• Adhering to all cleaning rosters and food safety procedures at all times

The successful candidates will need to:

• Experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate excellent and professional customer service
• Ideally hold a food safety certificate (NZQA 167)
• Be hardworking with good communication skills
• Good English communication skills is essential
• Physically fit and reliable
• Be able to work independently and as a team player with a proactive 'can do' attitude
• Have a safety focus and an awareness of health and safety practices and protocols

A bit about Compass Group:

We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industry sectors including Business and Industry, Education, Defence, Offshore and Remote, Aged Care, Hospitals and Senior Living. These industry sectors and managed by our sub brands Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS. 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 an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Medirest is our healthcare brand providing specialist food, hospitality and support services to residents and patients in hospitals, aged care and senior living facilities throughout New Zealand.

Join the Compass family where you can make a difference and be part of something unique. People are the heart of our business; hence we ensure you will have a rewarding career path supported by employee benefits, training & development and recognition along the way.  

Please note that a full security clearance and police vet is required.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team on recruitment@compass-group.co.nz