Catering Assistant (Casual) - Nelson Hospital x 2

Compass Group New Zealand; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on health insurance

Banking, travel and retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

Compass Group NZ is seeking casual Catering Assistants for Nelson Hospital to support patients with high-quality food services in a busy hospital kitchen. Roles are casual with no guaranteed hours and offer flexible shifts to fit around your availability.

Responsibilities include basic food prep, assembling meals, serving patients, maintaining safety standards, and general kitchen cleaning. Prior catering experience and strong communication are preferred, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Casual position with no guaranteed hours and flexible shifts.
• Experience in catering, hospitality or food service preferred.
• Strong food safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physically able to undertake kitchen and cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and meal assembly.
• Prepare sandwiches, light meals and baked items.
• Serve meals in a professional and friendly manner.
• Respond promptly to patient and customer requests.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Complete general kitchen cleaning and support duties.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Adaptability

Job description

Catering Assistant (Casual) - Nelson Hospital x 2

• Earn a great hourly rate while working flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Make a meaningful difference supporting patients in a busy hospital environment
• Enjoy career development opportunities, training, discounts and company benefits

We are looking for enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistants to join our team at Nelson Hospital. These are casual positions with no guaranteed hours, offering flexible shifts to suit your availability. This is a great opportunity to earn extra income while working in a rewarding healthcare environment. You will support the delivery of high-quality food services to patients and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Casual work provides variety, flexibility, and the chance to be part of a supportive team making a positive difference to patient care.

• Assist with basic food preparation and meal assembly
• Prepare sandwiches, light meals and baked items
• Serve meals in a professional and friendly manner
• Respond promptly to patient and customer requests
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and quality standards
• Complete general kitchen cleaning and support duties
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality or food service environments
• Strong food safety awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Physically able to undertake kitchen and cleaning duties
• Penal Rates on Weekends work
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within Compass Group NZ
• Discounts on health insurance, banking, travel and retail services
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Recognition and reward programmes

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 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 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 must pass pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising. The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.