Catering Assistant (Part Time) - Wellington CBD

Compass Group

  • Wellington
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Deliver exceptional hospitality in a premium corporate environment.Why you'll love working with us:
  • 🍽️ Work in a prestigious corporate setting - be part of a team delivering high-quality service to executive-level clients.
  • 📚 Grow your career - access NZQA-accredited food safety and hospitality training.
  • 🎁 Enjoy exclusive perks - including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits.
He angitūtanga / The opportunity:As a Catering Assistant, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding food and beverage service at one of our high-end corporate client sites in Wellington. You'll assist with food preparation, maintain clean and welcoming areas, and assist our chefs in providing world class food while learning on the job.Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:
  • Assist with preparing and presenting food, including salads and plated meals.
  • Maintain clean and tidy dining, kitchen, and public areas.
  • Adhere and maintain food control plan records
  • Support off-site food delivery, event setup, and other service team duties as required.
  • FOH service is a bonus and a positive attitude to help where needed is critical
He kōrero mōu / About you:
  • Willingness to learn and adapt with the changing food scene.
  • A team player who can also work independently.
  • Experience in a similar catering or hospitality role.
  • Physically fit, reliable, and hard-working with a flexible attitude.
  • Strong communication skills and professional presentation.
  • NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) and police clearance preferred.
Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:
  • Fair Pay Commitment: We ensure all employees are paid at least the living wage and benchmark salaries to reflect market standards.
  • Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
  • Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
  • Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
  • Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
  • Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We seek and value differences in people as these differences help us do better because "Together we are better"
  • Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.
👉 Visit our for a comprehensive list of our benefits.Mō mātou / About us:
  • 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.Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.Don't miss out on this unique opportunity - Click 'Apply' Now!For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team atCreating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.

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