Catering Assistant (Casual) - Fonterra, Darfield
- Darfield, Canterbury
- Permanent
- Full-time
🕒 Casual Position
💼 Compass Group NZ - Business & Industry SectorWhy you'll love working with us
- Be part of something meaningful - support Fonterra's hardworking team with quality food and service.
- Grow your skills - access NZQA qualifications, apprenticeships, and formal career pathways.
- Enjoy great perks - health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site parking.
- Assist with food preparation, portioning, and presentation for service.
- Deliver warm and professional customer service, responding to requests and feedback.
- Maintain clean and hygienic dining and kitchen areas, including dishwashing and stock rotation.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
- A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.
- Physically fit, reliable, and able to work independently when needed.
- Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment is a plus.
- Holds or willing to obtain a NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168).
- Training & Development: Online learning, NZQA qualifications, and apprenticeships.
- Career Progression: Formal career paths within Compass Group.
- Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
- Health & Safety: A strong focus on your wellbeing.
- Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
- Site Perks: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to site amenities.
- 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.