Chef (Fixed Term)- Southern Cross - New Plymouth

• Work at one of New Zealand's most recognised brands!
• Benefits ranging from discounts with Medical insurance, banks, to hotels, insurance and more!
• Join a great team where everyone is treated like family!

About the role and what we are looking for:

We are seeking multiple chefs to join our team at Southern Cross Hospital, New Plymouth. These are fixed-term contracts available across two periods: June to July and August to September. Please apply if you are available to work for one or both of these contract terms.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

In this position you will be doing:

• Hands-on cooking
• Preparing, cooking and serving quality meals and snacks
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen
• Providing an exceptional service

He pukenga pai me to wheako ka whiwhi koe / Ideal skills and experience:

• You will be hard working and reliable, with a friendly, helpful, and supportive attitude
• You will take pride in both your cooking and personal presentation
• You will be familiar with food safety and health and safety standards and able to manage and maintain the company compliance program independently
• You will have at least 3 years' experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen. You will already hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168)
• Most importantly you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality

Nga painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive remuneration
• Training & Development Programs
• Career Development Opportunities
• Discounts on Medical insurance, and banks, to hotels, insurance, and more!
• Rewards and recognition
• EAP Services

Ko wai mātou - Who we are:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industries.
• These industry sectors are managed by our sub brands Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS.
• ESS (part of Compass Group NZ) currently delivers the best hospitality and catering services to many Defence sites in New Zealand and around the world. Our leading-edge catering systems mean that delivering a fantastic customer service experience is always our aim.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

If this sounds like you, click 'Apply' now!!!

For any further information, please contact recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

Great People, Real Opportunities

Position code: U01