Cook (Casual) - Hamilton

Bring your passion for food to life with Compass Group NZ

Why you’ll love this role

• Cook quality food that matters – prepare and serve nutritious meals that make a real difference every day.
• Flexible casual work – ideal for work–life balance while gaining experience with NZ’s largest hospitality provider.
• Learn, grow, and belong – access training, development, and real career pathways within Compass Group.

He angitūtanga | The opportunity As a Cook, you will prepare, cook, and serve high-quality food in line with contractual requirements and Compass Group standards. You will ensure all food production tasks are completed safely, hygienically, and efficiently while contributing to a positive customer experience and maintaining high kitchen standards. This is a Casual position where hours of work are "as and when" required basis upon business needs.

Ko o kawenga | Your responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present food in line with menus, recipes, and service requirements.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Receive, store, rotate, and maintain kitchen supplies and notify management when stock levels are low.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen by following cleaning schedules and safe waste handling practices.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, communicate effectively, and support smooth kitchen operations.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• Previous experience cooking in a commercial or contract catering environment.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices.
• A reliable, hardworking team player with a flexible and positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Physically fit, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering great food and service.

Ngā painga | Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• Formal Career Paths: Clear development opportunities to help you grow your hospitality career.
• Rewards & Recognition: Be recognised through Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A strong commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Benefits may include free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to local amenities.

👉 Please visit our Benefits page for a full list of available benefits.

Mō mātou | About us

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• 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 committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

✅ Successful candidates must be able to pass pre-employment checks.✅ Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising.  The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

✨ **Don’t miss this opportunity to cook, learn, and grow with Compass Group NZ — Click ‘Apply’ now!**For recruitment queries, please contact recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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