Experienced Knife Hands Jobs in New Zealand

• Join New Zealand's leading food and support services provider.
• Showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic educational environment.
• Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

As a Chef at Kristin School, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food in line with the contractual requirements of the unit. You will ensure all tasks are performed with due regard for Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations. This is a Permanent Full-Time role (30 hours+ per week) at Kristin School in Albany, on Auckland's North Shore.

As you will be working within a school or educational institution, you will have normal working hours in accordance with the roster during school terms only. You may be offered additional hours of work during term breaks.

This exciting adventure for Compass Group adds to our premium client portfolio. This is not your average Chef opportunity - this is a chance to challenge yourself in a unique environment while working with premium service and product.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

Reporting to the Unit Operations Manager you will:

• Prepare, cook, and present food, ensuring quality control and consumer satisfaction.
• Order, receive, and store kitchen supplies, maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces.
• Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs of customers.
• Coach and support colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

The ideal candidate will have:

• an NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or equivalent.
• previous experience cooking in a similar environment.
• the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and professional manner.
• a strong communication skills and a team player attitude.
• to be physically fit, reliable, and able to pass a police clearance.

Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths designed to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Tailored perks such as free uniforms, onsite parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools depending on the site.
• For more information about the Compass Benefits, visit our benefits page on Compass Careers

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.
• 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.

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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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