- Come work in one of NZ's top adventure sports - Home to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park and two New Zealand Great Walks, there's plenty to see and do in Ruapehu all year-round.
- Job security and stability at an essential service organization!
- The opportunity to have Christmas and New Year off due to Site Slowdown
He angitūtanga / The opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Executive Sous Chef on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team in Waiouru, NZ Defence Site.
Waiouru is located within the Ruapehu district, 130 km north of Palmerston North and 112km from Taupo. With some of the best fly fishing, hunting, great walks, skiing and mountain bike trails in the country on your doorstep it's an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The tight knit community is proactive and offer plenty of events you can chose to be a part of.
The purpose of this role is to work alongside the ESS Culinary Lead and ESS Waiouru Executive Chef to deliver all aspects of the Culinary Operation for ESS Waiouru. The Executive Sous Chef is employed to help manage the kitchen operations in a safe and efficient manner. To prepare, cook and serve good quality food for customers, residents or clients in conjunction with the contractual requirements of the unit. The Executive Sous Chef must ensure that all tasks associated with food production are performed with due regard for all Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations.
In this position you will be responsible for;
Compass Group (NZ) Culinary Best Practices (participation in national chef forum to share best practice and grow culinary expertise, Support the brand vision, adhering to and monitoring all brand guidelines to ensure consistency across projects, operating within the Compass framework of global policies and initiatives )
- Ensure market competitiveness by staying up-to-date with culinary market trends and competitor movements
- Plan and control menu-based catering
- Prepare and cost menus, whilst carrying out catering control procedures
- Lead and manage people by managing and coaching team
- Develop and implement staff roster
- Prepare, cook and present food
- Develop and update industry knowledge
- Plan the catering for an event of function
- Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs
- Monitors overall talent within the ESS kitchens to ensure all employees have the skills and abilities to deliver upon any implemented operational initiatives
He kōrero mōu / About you:
The successful applicant will have:
- NZQA Level 4 Cookery Certificate or equivalent trade qualification
- NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168)
- Minimum of 4 years proven work record with written references to show levels of expertise and experience
- The ability to work under pressure, have a flexible approach and attitude, and be physically fit and reliable
Nga painga /Benefits:
Compass Group offers a competitive benefits program designed to meet the diverse needs of our people.:
- Competitive hourly rate and cooperate 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
- On-site accommodation (subject to availability) and access to the army's amenities such as sporting facilities (Gym, pool, squash courts etc); .
Mo matou / About us:
- 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.
- Our brand ESS provides food and support services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensuring our soldiers come home to a hot nutritious meal and essential comforts throughout the year!
- 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.
Kia whakaarohia koe mo tenei turanga / To be considered for this position you:
will be in New Zealand already, a New Zealand citizen or resident or be in position of a valid NZ work visa.
Please note that a Criminal Conviction History Check for NZ (MoJ Check) check is required.
If this sounds like you, click 'Apply' now!!!
If you have any queries in relation to the role, please don't hesitate to contact Compass Recruitment on recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
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