Kitchen Assistant - Taranaki Education

Join a supportive team and help deliver healthy, nutritious meals to students every day!

Why you’ll love this role

• Meaningful work: Play a key role in supporting school communities through quality food service.
• Career growth: Access NZQA qualifications and formal career pathways with Compass Group.
• Supportive environment: Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll assist with the preparation, reheating, and dispatch of meals for schools, ensuring compliance with food safety and health standards. This hands-on role involves working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are essential. This is a Permanent Full TimePosition with minimum 30 hours per week during education terms.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Receive and store delivered meals, monitor temperatures, and ensure HACCP compliance.
• Prepare and reheat meals according to safety and quality standards.
• Pack and dispatch meals for delivery to schools.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areas, including equipment and waste management.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating as required.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• A team player with a flexible, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Physically fit, reliable, and able to work autonomously when required.
• Good communication skills and commitment to food safety practices.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is an advantage.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) desirable.

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive training and development, including NZQA qualifications.
• Formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & recognition programs, including Star Awards and annual bonuses.
• Health & safety focus with a commitment to employee well-being.
• Corporate & retail discounts on health insurance, gyms, and more.
• Site-specific benefits such as free uniforms and on-site parking.

Mo 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 experientialmoments 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 will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.

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 at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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