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Compass Group

Catering Assistant - Victoria University of Wellington X 5

  • Posted 3d ago
  • On Site
  • Casual
Location

Wellington

Job Description

  • Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle!
  • Work at New Zealand's leading provider of food services!
  • Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!


He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are currently seeking for enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our team at Victoria University of Wellington. The ideal candidates will have a flexible attitude and be prepared to work shift work as sites operate 7 days per week. This is a Casual Position where the working hours are "as and when required". The successful candidate must have the flexibility to work during weekends.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

  • Basic meal preparation - Cooking/Baking/Grilling
  • Re-stock and replenishing supplies
  • Providing a warm, friendly, welcoming and professional style of service to our residents
  • General cleaning of kitchen/front of house areas


He kōrero mōu / About you:

  • Be a team player but also able to work autonomously
  • Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role
  • Have a flexible approach and attitude
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills
  • Be hard working
  • Be physically fit and reliable
  • Ideally hold NZQA Food Handling certificates Units 167 & 168
  • Have a safety focus and an awareness of health and safety practices and protocols


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

  • Food Handling and Safety
  • Barista Skills
  • Cash Handling

Soft Skills Required

  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
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