• 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!

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are currently looking for a highly skilled Sous Chef to work at the Royal New Zealand Air Force base in Ohakea, located 28km from Palmerston North. It is a full-time position, rostered across 7 days per week.  This role would suit an ambitious Sous Chef looking to step-up to a role that offers diversity, where no day is the same and where they can really make their mark.  You will need to be a leader who is able to engage, coordinate, support and inspire our kitchen team, working alongside our Exec Chef to help coordinate and manage the daily running of the kitchen.

Ko o kawenga/Your responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head Chef with a strong emphasis on quality and presentation, delivering consistent and high quality menu service.
• Adhering to safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety of you and your team.
• Organising and executing daily service/prep in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assist in up-skilling existing staff members including training and guidance.
• Ensure appropriate hygiene practices are followed by all kitchen staff including personal presentation and food safety plan procedure.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Extensive experience in large high volume kitchen environment and a thorough working knowledge of the resources sector.
• Flexibility to work a variety of rosters and shifts.
• Have strong emphasis on quality, presentation, delivering consistent high quality menu service while maintaining food cost.
• Have a strong work ethic, a great attitude and experience at supervisory level with the ability to lead and motivate your team.
• Have a safety focus and an awareness of Health and Safety practices and protocols.
• Provide on-site training with the objective of ensuring compliance and continuous improvement to the business.

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: F26