Catering Assistant (Casual) - Whanganui Hospital

• **Purpose-driven work** – directly support patient wellbeing through food service in a healthcare setting.
• **Varied, hands-on role** – from food prep to patient service, every shift is different.
• **Supportive team environment** – work alongside dedicated professionals who care about what they do.

He angitutanga | The opportunity

This is a **Casual position** where hours of work are **"as and when"** required basis upon business needs.

• Assist with preparing, portioning, and serving food in line with dietary and food safety requirements.
• Deliver friendly and professional service to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen, ward, and dining areas, including dishwashing and waste handling.
• Support patient meal services, including meeting special dietary and medical requirements.
• Follow all food safety, infection control, and health & safety procedures.

• Experience in catering, hospitality, or healthcare food service (preferred but not essential).
• A reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a team environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with a hands-on, fast-paced role.
• Strong communication skills and a caring, professional attitude when interacting with patients.
• A proactive approach to hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety 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, prioritising employee and customer wellbeing.
• **Corporate & Retail Discounts:** Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• **Site-Specific Benefits:** Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to hospital staff facilities.
• *Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.*

• 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 required to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily (including Police Clearance).? Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• **Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact in healthcare — Click ‘Apply’ now!**For recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment Team at?? **recruitment@compass-group.co.nz**

**Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.**