Kitchen Assistant (Casual) - Christchurch Airport
- Christchurch
- Permanent
- Full-time
- ✈️ Be part of the airport energy - contribute to a high-quality food service experience for travellers and staff.
- 📚 Grow your skills - access NZQA-accredited food safety and kitchen operations training.
- 🎁 Enjoy great perks - including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits.
- Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating for service.
- Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen, dining, and public areas.
- Wash dishes and sanitise kitchen equipment.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and manual handling procedures.
- Communicate effectively with team members and follow supervisor instructions.
- Experience in a similar kitchen or catering role.
- Flexible, reliable, and physically fit with a strong work ethic.
- Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Positive attitude and commitment to health and safety.
- NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) and experience with kitchen cleaning equipment preferred.
- Comprehensive Training & Development: Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
- Formal Career Paths: Structured growth opportunities within Compass Group.
- Rewards & Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual bonuses.
- Health & Safety Focus: A safe, supportive work environment.
- Corporate & Retail Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
- Site-Specific Benefits: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to amenities.
- We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
- Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
- 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 committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
- Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.