Cook (Casual) - Hamilton

Bring your passion for food to life with Compass Group NZ**

• **Cook quality food that matters** – prepare and serve nutritious meals that make a real difference every day.
• **Flexible casual work** – ideal for work–life balance while gaining experience with NZ’s largest hospitality provider.
• **Learn, grow, and belong** – access training, development, and real career pathways within Compass Group.

He angitutanga | The opportunity

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

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present food in line with menus, recipes, and service requirements.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Receive, store, rotate, and maintain kitchen supplies and notify management when stock levels are low.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen by following cleaning schedules and safe waste handling practices.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, communicate effectively, and support smooth kitchen operations.

• Previous experience cooking in a commercial or contract catering environment.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices.
• A reliable, hardworking team player with a flexible and positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Physically fit, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering great food and service.

• **Comprehensive Training & Development:** Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• **Formal Career Paths:** Clear development opportunities to help you grow your hospitality career.
• **Rewards & Recognition:** Be recognised through Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
• **Health & Safety Focus:** A strong commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment.
• **Corporate & Retail Discounts:** Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• **Site-Specific Benefits:** Benefits may include free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to local amenities.
• *Please visit our Benefits page for a full list of available 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 must be able to pass pre-employment checks.? Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

• **Don’t miss this opportunity to cook, learn, and grow with Compass Group NZ — Click ‘Apply’ now!**For recruitment queries, please contact **recruitment@compass-group.co.nz**

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