Catering Assistant (Casual) - RNZAF Ohakea

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Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!**

  • **Great learning, development and career progression opportunities across Compass that is varied and exciting!**
  • **Join a great team who are full of energy and enthusiasm for great service!**

**What are we looking for:**

Our ESS team is seeking multiple Catering Assistants to join us at RNZAF Ohakea. This is a casual role, with shifts offered on an as-needed basis depending on operational requirements.

This is not your average Catering Assistant position—it’s an opportunity to step into a unique environment where you’ll challenge yourself while delivering premium service and working with high-quality products.

**You will be responsible for:**
  • waiting/clearing tables,
  • dishwashing, pot washing,
  • receiving deliveries and unloading
  • assisting with food preparation
  • providing professional customer service
  • assisting with general kitchen and cleaning duties.

**Skills and experience:**

If you're our perfect candidate, you will be an energetic person with a great customer service and team player focus. You will be a multitasker, organised, hardworking, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude. You will also have a full NZ Drivers Licence.

Ideally you will already have some experience working in a similar position and hold a food safety (Unit Standard 167) or be happy to train for one.

**Benefit & Perks:**
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Discounts on Medical insurance, and banks, to hotels, insurance, and more!
  • Rewards and recognition.
  • Flexible working + Time in Lieu
  • EAP Services
**Why work for 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.
  • **ESS (part of Compass Group NZ)** currently delivers the best hospitality and catering services to many Defence sites in New Zealand and around the world. Our leading-edge catering systems mean that delivering a fantastic customer service experience is always our aim.
  • 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 on recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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