Catering Assistant (Part Time) - Tupuanuku Hall of - Christchurch

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Serve with care. Support student life through great food and service.
  • Christchurch Central
  • Part-time Position
  • Compass Group NZ - Education Sector
Why you'll love working with us
  • Be part of campus life - support students in a vibrant residential environment.
  • Grow your skills - access NZQA qualifications, apprenticeships, and formal career pathways.
  • Enjoy great perks - health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site parking.

He angitutanga | The Opportunity

We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Tupuanuku Hall of Residence in Christchurch. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and service to students, ensuring a clean, welcoming, and efficient dining experience.

This is a Permanent, Part Time Position during education terms. You must be available to week across a 7 day week roster.

Ko o kawenga | Your Responsibilities
  • Assist with food preparation, portioning, and presentation for service.
  • Deliver friendly and professional customer service, responding to requests and feedback.
  • Maintain clean and hygienic dining and kitchen areas, including dishwashing and stock rotation.
  • Operate a cash register and follow Compass Group's point-of-sale procedures.
  • Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times.
He korero mou | About You
  • A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.
  • Physically fit, reliable, and able to work independently when needed.
  • Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment is a plus.
  • Holds or willing to obtain a NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168).
  • Able to pass a police clearance and pre-employment checks.
Nga painga | What's in it for you
  • Training & Development: Online learning, NZQA qualifications, and apprenticeships.
  • Career Progression: Formal career paths within Compass Group.
  • Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
  • Health & Safety: A strong focus on your wellbeing.
  • Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
  • Site Perks: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to university amenities.
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.
  • 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.

Successful candidates will be able to satisfactorily pass a police clearance.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Ready to make a difference on campus?

Click 'Apply Now' or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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