Qualified Chef Jobs in New Zealand

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He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are currently looking for a skilled Permanent Full Time Sous Chefs to work in our site at Victoria University of Wellington. We operate Monday through to Sunday, therefore weekend work maybe involved and flexibility is required for this position.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

You must enjoy working in a busy environment while leading your kitchen team to deliver high quality food. Managing client and budget expectations is key. You will be working closely alongside our site manager to develop and deliver a consistent and collaborative operation.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

If you're our ideal candidate;

• You will be hard working, have a passion for great food and a friendly outgoing personality.
• You will already have at least 5 years' proven work experience in a similar chef position with relevant leadership experience.
• You will hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168).
• You will have experience and skill in modern cuisine and producing and presenting food to a high standard and will put strong emphasis on quality, presentation while being a great communicator.
• You will competently juggle multiple demands within a challenging environment.
• You will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants that work-life balance, want to join us on our food journey and grow their careers.

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

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