Hospitality And Tourism, New Zealand

Hospitality And Tourism Jobs in New Zealand

Compass Group

Chef - Hamilton Boys College

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Hamilton


Job Description

  • Permanent, Full Time Position + Wellness Plan + EAP Services
  • Competitive Wage + Discounted Goods & Services + Free Parking
  • Training + Development Programs + Career Development opportunities


He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Permanent Part-Time Chef to work at Hamilton Boys High School This position is Sunday 9am - 7pm & Monday 10:30am - 7pm with a total of 17 hours. More hours may come available. Education terms only, don't worry, this just means you can have more time off with your family or you can pick up extra work across our sites in the region.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

In this position you will be responsible for;

  • Cooking for approximately 160 boys in the hostel as well as function work.
  • Ensuring the quality of every dish we service!
  • This is a busy and dynamic working environment that requires flexibility and would suit someone who is a team player,
  • Able to work under pressure who can maintain a positive attitude and sense of humour.
  • You will be working in a great near new large kitchen.
  • Great work culture in existing team creating yummy healthy meals for our future leaders.


He kōrero mōu / About you:

If you're our ideal candidate you will be:

  • A qualified chef who is hard working, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude.
  • You will already have at least 2 years experience working in a commercial kitchen, and cooking bulk food.
  • Ideally you will hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 & 168).
  • A background in a similar environment would be an advantage
  • Most importantly you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.
  • You must have full drivers licenses.


Nga painga / Benefit & 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


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.

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

Great People, Real Opportunities


Hard Skills Required

  • Cooking
  • Menu Development
  • Food Safety

Soft Skills Required

  • Reliability
  • Communication
  • Flexibility

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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