Chef- ESS Ohakea

Compass Group

  • Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
  • Uniform and safety shoes provided & Free parking
  • Corporate Benefits such as annual incentive scheme and discounts on Health insurance etc.
  • Great job security and career development opportunities with the industry leader in Hospitality.
About the role and who we are looking for:We are looking for an enthusiastic Permanent Full Time Chef to work at our Royal New Zealand Air Force Base site in Ohakea, Palmerston North. Hours of work are rostered across 7 days - you will need to be flexible.Our ideal team member:You will have:
  • at least 3 years in industrial high volume kitchen and will be able to work unsupervised and supervise a small team of staff,
  • Trade training in catering
  • Food Hygiene course
  • Knowledge of all general kitchen activities
Hours of work range between 05:30 starts and 20:30 finishes, there is the odd occasion when functions are held that you will finish a bit later than 20:30.What you will be doing?
  • preparing, cooking and serving food for a buffet, or a cook to order menu, and functions as required
  • assisting with stock take
  • general kitchen and cleaning duties.
Ideal skills and experience:The ideal team member will be hard working, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude. You will already have proven experience working in a commercial kitchen cooking both bulk and 'a la carte' menus. You will hold a Chef qualification and food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168). You will need to hold a full clean drivers licence. You will be a superb team player and demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality!Benefits & 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
A bit about Compass Group:
  • 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.
  • Our brand ESS provides food and support services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensuring our soldiers come home to a hot nutritious meal and essential comforts throughout the year!
  • 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.
Please note that a full security clearance and police vet is required.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 onGreat People, Real Opportunities

Compass Group

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