Cook - Nelson Hospital, Nelson

Compass Group

Cook - Nelson Hospital

  • Posted 5d ago
  • On Site
  • Casual

Job Description

  • Supplement your income, ultimate flexibility to work when it suits you
  • Work at New Zealand's leading provider of food services!
  • Join a great team where everyone is treated like family!
  • Great learning, development and career progression opportunities across Compass that is varied and exciting!


About the role and who we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Casual Cook to work at Nelson Hospital. Hours are on as and when required basis, dependent on business needs.

You will be required to:

  • prepare bulk dishes for patient meals
  • prepare single special items
  • at times assist with ordering and stock rotation
  • comply with Food safety standards
  • have the ability to work to time frames
  • have a good understanding of food allergens
  • assist with general kitchen and cleaning duties.


Ideal skills and experience you will have:

If you're our ideal candidate you will be a team player, passionate about food and have excellent time management skills. You will have outstanding customer service and be flexible, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude. Having the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team is essential. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a commercial kitchen environment.You will be a pro at Health & Safety but, most importantly you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.

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


A bit about 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.
  • 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.


Successful candidates will be able to satisfactorily pass a police clearance.

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 the Compass Group Recruitment team on recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

Great People, Real Opportunities


Hard Skills Required

  • Food Preparation
  • Cooking Techniques
  • Baking Experience
  • Kitchen Maintenance
  • Stock Control

Soft Skills Required

  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-Motivation
  • Initiative
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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