Catering Assistant - Victoria University
Wellington
Why You’ll Love This Role**
- Be part of a dynamic university environment where your work supports students, staff, and campus life every day.
- Enjoy a varied, hands-on role with full training provided and opportunities to grow within hospitality.
- Join Compass Group, a trusted employer known for strong values, teamwork, and career development.
**He angitutanga | The Opportunity**
As a **Catering Assistant** at the **University of Wellington**, you will support daily food service operations by helping prepare, present, and serve meals to customers. You’ll play an important role in delivering a high-quality catering service while working safely, maintaining cleanliness, and providing friendly and professional customer service.This is a **Permanent Full Time Position** during the education terms. Therefore, you **MUST** be available during weekends.
**Ko o kawenga | Your Responsibilities**- Assist with food preparation, portioning, plating, and adherence to the site food safety plan.
- Deliver warm, friendly customer service and respond to customer requests promptly.
- Maintain clean and tidy dining, kitchen, and public areas including equipment and waste handling.
- Receive and rotate stock, replenish supplies, and follow routine instructions accurately.
- Work effectively within a team, follow company procedures, and assist with dishwashing and general duties.
- A team player who can also work independently with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced food service environment.
- Strong communication skills with a friendly and professional approach to customers.
- Flexible and hardworking, with availability to work rostered shifts.
- Experience in a similar catering or hospitality role is an advantage but not essential.
- **Comprehensive Training & Development** including online learning and role-specific training.
- **Formal Career Paths** to support your growth within Compass Group.
- **Rewards & Recognition** through Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance initiatives.
- **Health & Safety Focus** with strong systems and support to keep you safe at work.
- **Corporate & Retail Discounts** on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and lifestyle services.
- **Site-Specific Benefits** such as free uniforms, on-site parking, or access to facilities (where applicable).
- 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 experientialmoments** 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.***
**Ready to Get Started?Click ‘Apply Now’** and join the catering team at the University of Wellington.- **Recruitment enquiries:**recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
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