Chef (Casual) - Victoria University of Wellington

• Cook in a dynamic university environment where quality food supports student life, staff, and campus community.
• Enjoy a varied, hands-on role with opportunities to showcase your skills and contribute to menu development.
• Build your culinary career with Compass Group through structured training, development, and clear progression pathways.

**He angitutanga | The Opportunity:**

This is a **Casual Position** where hours of work are on **" as an when"** required basis upon business needs. Therefore, you **MUST** be available during weekends.

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present food to consistently high standards.
• Receive, store, rotate, and manage kitchen supplies while supporting effective stock control and minimising waste.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised kitchen areas, including equipment cleaning and waste handling.
• Support menu development, including dietary and cultural requirements, and assist with ordering where required.
• Work collaboratively with team members, coach others when needed, and follow company policies and procedures.

• NZQA Level 4 Cookery qualification (or equivalent) with experience in a similar catering environment.
• A reliable, hardworking professional who takes pride in food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit, flexible, and committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.

• **Comprehensive Training & Development** including online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• **Formal Career Paths** to support your long-term growth within Compass Group.
• **Rewards & Recognition** through Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance-based initiatives.
• **Health & Safety Focus** with strong systems and support to keep you safe at work.
• **Corporate & Retail Discounts** on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• **Site-Specific Benefits** such as free uniforms, on-site parking, or access to campus 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.***

• **Recruitment enquiries:**recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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