Cook (Casual) - Whanganui Hospital

Compass Group New Zealand; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Flexible casual shifts

Weekend penalty rates

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking an experienced Cook for a casual role at Whanganui Hospital. You will prepare, cook, and serve quality meals while complying with health and safety standards. Shifts are casual with no guaranteed hours, offering flexibility and opportunities to earn weekend penalty rates.

Applicants must have previous cooking experience; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required. The role includes on-site parking and a supportive team environment, with training and

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is essential.
• NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and professional approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and committed to food safety, hygiene, and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, plate, and serve quality meals and menu items
• Prepare ingredients including vegetables, dairy products, meat, seafood, and poultry
• Follow menus while meeting customers' dietary and cultural requirements
• Receive, store, rotate, and maintain kitchen supplies and assist with stock control
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe kitchen environment
• Follow food safety, infection control, portion control, and waste reduction procedures

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery

Job description

Earn additional penal rates when working eligible weekend shifts
Flexible casual shifts that fit around your lifestyle and commitments
Free on-site parking and a supportive team environment

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team at Whanganui Hospital on a casual basis. You will prepare, cook, and serve quality food while ensuring all food production meets Health and Safety and Food Safety requirements.

This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. Shifts will be offered as and when required to meet operational needs, providing flexibility and opportunities to earn additional penal rates when working eligible weekend shifts.

• Prepare, cook, portion, plate, and serve quality meals and menu items
• Prepare ingredients including vegetables, dairy products, meat, seafood, and poultry
• Follow menus while meeting customers' dietary and cultural requirements Receive, store, rotate, and maintain kitchen supplies and assist with stock control
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe kitchen environment
• Follow food safety, infection control, portion control, and waste reduction procedures
• Previous cooking experience is essential
• NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or an equivalent qualification is desirable
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and professional approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible, reliable, and hardworking approach to your work
• Physically fit and committed to food safety, hygiene, and safe working practices
• Extra pay when working eligible weekend shifts
• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Free parking on site
• A great small team that is supportive and welcoming
• Training and development after one year of continued service
• Career progression opportunities across Compass Group
• Employee discounts and access to leading health and wellbeing programmes
• A supportive environment where health, safety, and wellbeing are prioritised

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.

Our brand ESS provides food and support services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensuring our soldiers come home to a hot nutritious meal and essential comforts throughout the year!

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.

For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at [e-mail]

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