- Permanent, Full Time Position + Wellness Plan + EAP Services
- Attractive Salary + Discounted Goods & Services + Employee Value Proposition
- Training + Development Programs + Career Development opportunities
He angitūtanga / The opportunity:
Join our dynamic team at St Cuthbert College as a Head Chef, where you'll manage kitchen operations, prepare high-quality food, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team and create exceptional culinary experiences for our students and staff.
Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:
- Menu Planning and Control: Develop and cost menus, ensuring compliance with enterprise constraints and catering control procedures.
- Team Leadership: Model high standards, manage team performance, and ensure compliance with food safety procedures.
- Stock Management: Implement order and supply processes, establish stock control systems, and manage supplies.
- Food Preparation and Presentation: Prepare, cook, and present food to exceed consumer expectations.
- Event Catering: Plan and execute catering for events, including developing menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs.
He kōrero mōu / About you:
- Qualifications: NZQA Level 4 Cookery Certificate or equivalent trade qualification.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years proven work record with expertise in menu and nutrition planning.
- Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills.
- Attributes: Ability to work under pressure, flexible approach, and professional manner.
- Compliance: Police clearance and adherence to health and safety standards.
Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:
- Competitive pay plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including a company vehicle.
- Leadership role within a dynamic, growth-focused sector.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team.
- Career development within the global Compass Group framework.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Exclusive discounts on medical insurance, banking services, hotels, and more.
- Flexible working options and Employee Assistance Programmes.
Mo matou / 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, and ESS manage these industry sectors. We specialize 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. 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 pass pre-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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