Chef (Casual) - Christchurch Airport
Christchurch
Cook with flair. Elevate the lounge experience.
- Christchurch Airport
- Casual Position
- Compass Group NZ - Business & Industry Sector
- Craft premium cuisine - showcase your culinary skills in a world-class lounge environment.
- Grow your career - access NZQA qualifications, apprenticeships, and formal career pathways.
- Enjoy exclusive perks - health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and airport-based benefits
He angitutanga | The Opportunity
We're looking for a talented and passionate Chefs to join our team at the Air NZ Lounge in Christchurch Airport. You'll be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals that reflect the Air NZ brand and deliver a memorable experience for every guest.This is your chance to work in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment where excellence is the standard. This is a Casual Position where the hours of work are " as and when" required basis upon business needs.
Ko o kawenga | Your Responsibilities- Prepare, cook, and present a variety of meals to a high standard, ensuring portion control and quality.
- Receive, store, and rotate kitchen supplies, maintaining stock levels and minimising waste.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with food safety regulations.
- Support menu development to meet dietary and cultural requirements.
- Coach and support kitchen team members while working collaboratively with colleagues.
- Hold an NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery (or equivalent).
- Previous experience cooking in a similar high-volume or premium environment.
- A team player with strong communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.
- Physically fit, reliable, and committed to high standards of hygiene and safety.
- Able to pass a police clearance and pre-employment checks.
- 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 airport amenities.
- 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 bring your passion to the plate?
Click 'Apply Now' or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
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