• 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!
• Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!
• Free Parking, Uniform provided, Sociable hours of work

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef to work at our Defence site in Ohakea, 25 km North West of Palmerston North in the Manawatu for a Permanent full-time time role with a total of 30 hours per week.

This is not your average Chef opportunity - this is a chance to challenge yourself in a unique environment while working with premium service and product. 

Ko o kawenga/Your responsibilities:

In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, whilst ensuring the quality of every dish we serve! You will need to be able to cook within budget, assist with ordering and menu development, as well as ensuring the health and wellbeing of our customers through allergen and nutrition management. Following high standards of food safety and hygiene is a must.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

You will have the ability to work alone and as part of a team, be flexible, and have a high attention to detail. You will be able to use your initiative and follow procedures meticulously for health and safety. You will also be hard working, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude.

You will hold the relevant industry qualifications, have proven experience working in a similar environment, and ideally hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168). Most importantly you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.  Access to your own vehicle is essential.

This role is a great opportunity for some who wants that work-life balance, want to join us on our food journey and grow their careers.

Kia whakaarohia koe mo tenei turanga / To be considered for this position you will: 

• be a New Zealand citizen or resident or be in position of a valid NZ work visa.
• need to Pass a Pre-employment Background Check.
• need to provide evidence of your Covid-19 vaccination status OR may need to provide evidence of a Covid-19 vaccination status.

Mo matou / About us:  

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.

Our brand ESS provides food and support services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensuring our soldiers come home to a hot nutritious meal and essential comforts throughout the year!

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.  

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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