Chef- ESS Ohakea
Uniform and safety shoes provided & Free parking
- Corporate Benefits such as annual incentive scheme and discounts on Health insurance etc.
- Great job security and career development opportunities with the industry leader in Hospitality.
About the role and who we are looking for:
We are looking for two enthusiastic - you will need to be flexible, ranging between 05:30 starts and 20:30 finishes, there is the odd occasion when functions are held that you will finish a bit later than 20:30.
RNZAF Ohakea is located within the Manawatu district, 26 km west of Palmerston North and 48km from Whanganui and 24 km from Marton and Feilding. With some of the best fly fishing, hunting, great walks, skiing and mountain bike trails in the country within easy reach of your doorstep it's an outdoor enthusiast's dream.This busy diverse Airforce Base is the Hub of the air wing in New Zealand and offers a unique chance and insight into the military world of Officer and senior/junior ranks training.
Come work in one of NZ's top outdoor regions Manawatu / Ruapehu - Home to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park and two New Zealand Great Walks, Fishing beaches, there's plenty to see and do in in this area all year-round.
Our ideal team member:- will have at least 3 years in industrial high volume kitchen
- will be able to work unsupervised
- will be able to supervise a small team of staff
- will have trade training in catering/ chef qualification
- would have completed a Food Hygiene course
- will have knowledge of all general kitchen activities
A full unrestricted drivers license is a requirement for this role.
What you will be doing?
In this position you will be responsible for:- ensuring the quality of every dish we serve
- preparing, cooking and serving food for a buffet
- cook to order menu, and functions as required
- a good all-rounder in the kitchen is a must
- will also be assisting with stock take
- general kitchen and cleaning duties
- Competitive hourly rate and corporate benefits such learning and development and career progression opportunities, access to Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Star Awards .
- Exclusive discounts and special offers in Health insurance, travel and accommodation, entertainment, food, health and fitness, banking and more;
- You will be provided with free Uniforms & PPE and free meals while on duty
- Central Manawatu within two hours of Napier, Wellington, Wairarapa, Whanganui, New Plymouth, The Mountain ski fields of Turoa, Whakpapa, Tukino.
- Adjacent beaches of Tangimoana , Himatangi, Foxton and Waitarere for great surfcasting and walks with the pooch!
- Job security and stability at an essential service organisation!
- The opportunity to have Christmas and New Year off due to Site Slowdown
- 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 and obtaining military security clearance.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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For further information about this role or for any recruitment queries please contact Recruitment (recruitment@compass-group.co.nz)