Catering Supervisor - ESS Waiouru

Compass Group New Zealand; Waiouru; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Career Progression

Recognition

Health & Safety

Discounts

Free uniforms

On-site parking

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand at Waiouru Military Base is seeking a motivated Catering Supervisor to lead daily catering operations and supervise a team of food service professionals. You will ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service in a busy base environment.

The role offers 40 hours per week, a permanent full-time contract, opportunities for formal career progression, and access to training, with benefits including health insurance discounts, uniforms, and on-site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar catering or supervisory role
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to work independently
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A flexible, reliable and hardworking approach
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a busy catering environment
• A Food Handling Certificate would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support catering staff during service, including task allocation and rostering.
• Maintain clean and hygienic dining and kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond to requests and feedback professionally.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and presentation as required.
• Ensure stock is received, rotated, and stored correctly, and supplies are replenished.

Job description

• Lead a high-performing team - play a key role in delivering exceptional food service to the NZ Defence Force.
• Grow your leadership career - access formal career pathways and development opportunities within a global organisation.
• Enjoy great perks - health insurance discounts, on-site parking, free uniforms, and more.

We're looking for a motivated and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our team at the Waiouru Military Base. You'll oversee daily catering operations, lead a team of food service professionals, and ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service are consistently met. This is a permanent full-time position offering 40 guaranteed hours every week.

• Supervise and support catering staff during service, including task allocation and rostering.
• Maintain clean and hygienic dining and kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond to requests and feedback professionally.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and presentation as required.
• Ensure stock is received, rotated, and stored correctly, and supplies are replenished.

Follow all food safety, health and safety, and site compliance procedures

Previous experience in a similar catering or supervisory role

Strong team leadership skills with the ability to work independently

Good communication and customer service skills

A flexible, reliable and hardworking approach

Physically fit and comfortable working in a busy catering environment

A Food Handling Certificate would be advantageous

Ngā painga | What's in it for you

• 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 base 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 lead with purpose?