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Compass Group

Cook - Victoria University of Wellington x 5

  • Posted 3d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Wellington

Job Description

  • Permanent full time position + Wellness Plan + EAP Services
  • Competitive Wage + Discounted Goods & Services
  • Training + Development Programs + Career Development opportunities


He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join us at Victoria University in Wellington. This position is a Permanent full-time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week during the education terms. We offer flexible working hours and conditions to suite your lifestyle! Sociable hours and a fun workplace are waiting for you!

Our Cooks are at the very heart of what we do. Hundreds of thousands of people around New Zealand rely on us every day to provide their breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

  • Preparing bulk meals for university students
  • Assist with ordering and stock rotation
  • Complying with Food safety standards
  • Assisting with general kitchen and cleaning duties


He kōrero mōu / About you:

If you're our ideal candidate;

  • You will be a team player, passionate about food and have excellent time management skills.
  • You will have outstanding customer service and be flexible, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude.
  • Having the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team is essential, as is a minimum 2 years' experience as a Cook/Chef.
  • Ideally you will have previous experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and hold a food safety certificate (Unit Standard 167).
  • You will be a pro at Health & Safety
  • Most importantly you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.


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

  • Bulk Cooking
  • Food Preparation
  • Quality Control

Soft Skills Required

  • Flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
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