Catering Assistant (Part Time) - Hamilton Airport x 3

Compass Group New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Free uniforms

On-site benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is hiring a Catering Assistant at Air NZ Hamilton Airport to help deliver daily food service in a busy, rewarding environment. You will assist with food preparation, maintain clean dining areas, and provide friendly, professional service reflecting high standards.

This permanent part-time role guarantees 15 hours per week with weekend availability. Ideal candidates have hospitality experience and a positive attitude; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering or hospitality role.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and presenting food, including portioning and plating.
• Deliver warm, friendly customer service and respond to requests promptly.
• Maintain clean and tidy kitchen, dining, and public areas.
• Wash dishes and sanitise kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexible and reliable

Physically fit

Education

NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) preferred

Job description

Join a fast-paced team delivering exceptional service in a dynamic airport environment.

• Be part of the airport buzz - contribute to a high-quality catering experience for travellers and staff.


• Grow your skills - access NZQA-accredited food safety and hospitality training.


• Enjoy great perks - including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits.

As aCatering Assistant at Air NZ Hamilton Airport, you'll help deliver daily food service to customers in a busy and rewarding environment. You'll assist with food preparation, maintain clean and welcoming dining areas, and provide friendly, professional customer service that reflects Compass Group's high standards. This is aPermanent Position with 15 hours guaranteed per week. Therefore, youMUSTbe available during weekends.

• Assist with preparing and presenting food, including portioning and plating.


• Deliver warm, friendly customer service and respond to requests promptly.


• Maintain clean and tidy kitchen, dining, and public areas.


• Wash dishes and sanitise kitchen equipment.


• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times.


• Experience in a similar catering or hospitality role.


• Flexible, reliable, and physically fit with a strong work ethic.


• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.


• A positive attitude and commitment to customer service.


• NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) preferred.


• Comprehensive Training & Development:Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.


• Formal Career Paths:We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.


• Rewards & Recognition:Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.


• Health & Safety Focus:A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.


• Corporate & Retail Discounts:Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.


• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion -We seek and value differences in people as these differences help us do better because "Together we are better"


• Site-Specific Benefits:Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

Visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

• We areNew Zealand's leadingand 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 inturning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmomentsfor our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from beingGOOD 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 TEAMWORKare the founding pillars of these commitments.


• We arecommitted to reflecting the diversityof our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritisesustainabilityin 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.

Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.