• Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!
• 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!

What are we looking for:

Our ESS team are looking for a Permanent Full-Time Catering Assistant to join our team at the RNZAF-Ohakea.

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

RNZAF Ohakea is located within the Manawatu district, 26 km west of Palmerston North and 48km from Whanganui and 24 km from Marton and Feilding. With some of the best fly fishing, hunting, great walks, skiing and mountain bike trails in the country within easy reach of your doorstep it's an outdoor enthusiast's dream. This busy diverse Airforce Base is the Hub of the air wing in New Zealand and offers a unique chance and insight into the military world of Officer and senior/junior ranks training.

Come work in one of NZ's top outdoor regions Manawatu / Ruapehu - Home to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park and two New Zealand Great Walks, Fishing beaches, there's plenty to see and do in in this area all year-round.

You will be responsible for:

• waiting/clearing tables,
• dishwashing, pot washing,
• receiving deliveries and unloading
• assisting with food preparation
• providing professional customer service
• assisting with general kitchen and cleaning duties.

Skills and experience:

If you're our perfect candidate, you will be an energetic person with a great customer service and team player focus. You will be a multitasker, organised, hardworking, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude. You will also have a full NZ Drivers Licence.

Ideally you will already have some experience working in a similar position and hold a food safety (Unit Standard 167) or be happy to train for one.

Benefit & Perks:

• Competitive hourly rate and corporate benefits such learning and development and career progression opportunities, access to Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Star Awards .
• Exclusive discounts and special offers in Health insurance, travel and accommodation, entertainment, food, health and fitness, banking and more;
• You will be provided with free Uniforms & PPE and free meals while on duty
• Central Manawatu within two hours of Napier, Wellingtom, Wairarapa, Whanganui, New Plymouth, The Mountain ski fields of Turoa, Whakpapa, Tukino.
• Adjacent beaches of Tangimoana , Himatangi, Foxton and Waitarere for great surfcasting and walks with the pooch!
• Job security and stability at an essential service organisation!
• The opportunity to have Christmas and New Year off due to Site Slowdown

Why work for Compass Group?

• 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.
• 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.

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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team on recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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