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CHEF (FULL-TIME) -ESS WAIOURU
CHEF (FULL-TIME) -ESS WAIOURUHorowhenua • Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
CHEF (FULL-TIME) -ESS WAIOURU

CHEF (FULL-TIME) -ESS WAIOURU

Horowhenua • Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Pay & Benefits Great hourly rate and corporate benefits

Listed Tue 11 Nov, 7 : 07 pm

Type Full time, Permanent

Reference NZ

  • Come work in one of NZ's top adventure sports - Home to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park and two New Zealand Great Walks, there's plenty to see and do in Ruapehu all year-round.
  • Job security and stability at an essential service organization!
  • The opportunity to have Christmas and New Year off due to Site Slowdown

He angitutanga / The opportunity :

We are looking for multiple enthusiastic Chefs on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team in Waiouru, NZ Defence Site.

Waiouru is located within the Ruapehu district, 130 km north of Palmerston North and 112 km from Taupo. With some of the best fly fishing, hunting, great walks, skiing and mountain bike trails in the country on your doorstep it's an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The tight knit community is proactive and offer plenty of events you can choose to be a part of.

In this position you will be responsible for :

  • The preparation, bulk cooking and presenting between meals whilst ensuring the quality of every dish we serve!
  • Cooking within the budget,
  • Assisting with ordering and menu development as well as ensuring the health and wellbeing of our customers through allergen and nutrition management.
  • This position is all go. On one day you will need to be able to produce meals in large volume whilst on another serving a la carte menu, another a five-star dinner or regimental dinner and always to strict timelines. You will need to be flexible in the areas you work and on occasion take the responsibility for running the kitchen.

    He korero mou / About you :

    You will be hard working, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude and ideally already have proven work experience in a similar role however full training will be provided. You will competently juggle multiple demands within a diverse environment but, most importantly, you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.

    Nga painga / Benefits :

    Compass Group offers a competitive benefits program designed to meet the diverse needs of our people.

  • Competitive hourly rate and cooperate benefits such learning and development and career progression opportunities, access to Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Star Awards.
  • Exclusive discounts and special offers in Health insurance, travel and accommodation, entertainment, food, health and fitness, banking and more;
  • You will be provided with free Uniforms & PPE and free meals while on duty
  • On-site accommodation (subject to availability) and access to the army's amenities such as sporting facilities (Gym, pool, squash courts etc).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Kia whakaarohia koe mo tenei turanga / To be considered for this position you :

  • will be in New Zealand already, a New Zealand citizen or resident or be in position of a valid NZ work visa.
  • Please note that a Criminal Conviction History Check for NZ (MoJ Check) check is required.
  • If this sounds like you, click 'Apply' now!!!

    If you have any queries in relation to the role, please don't hesitate to contact Compass Recruitment on

    Great People, Real Opportunities

  • Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
  • Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Hetal Ravalia.

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