• Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!
• Great learning, development and career progression opportunities across Compass that is varied and exciting!
• Join a great team who are full of energy and enthusiasm for great service!

Why work for Compass Group? 

We are New Zealand's leading provider of food services enriching your day every day and every step of the way! We're turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments serving clients across New Zealand bringing together the best and brightest people to meet the needs of our guests and clients.  As experts in food solutions, we build food experiences for our customers whether it be at a café, school, arena, hospital and all the way to remote defence sites. 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.  We know the true power of food. Every day we see how it helps promote physical and emotional health for patients, boost healing and help transform the healthcare experience for patients and their families. This is what drives us every day.

 About the role and what we are looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef to to work at our Senior Living site in Howick, Auckland. Hours of work are permanent, full-time.

Your responsibilities:

In this position you will be responsible for cooking, preparing and serving quality meals and snacks according to dietitian specifications, ensuring the quality of every dish we serve. You will be supervising staff, overlooking the kitchen operation and ensuring all requests are dealt with in a professional, timely manner in the absence of the Chef Manager. You will need to assist with ordering and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Our ideal team member:

If you're our ideal candidate you will be hard working, have a high standard of presentation, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude. You will already have some experience working in a commercial kitchen, preferably in an Aged Care environment, producing high quality food. Ideally you will hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168), or be happy to train for one. You will need to have the ability to work independently and confidently but most importantly you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.

Join the Compass Whānau 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. Compass benefits are ranging from discounts with Medical insurance, banks, to hotels, insurance and more!

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

Great People, Real Opportunities

Position Code: F11