Cook (Part-Time) - DHB South Canterbury Timaru

Compass Group New Zealand; Timaru; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra pay on weekends

Guaranteed 17 hours per week

Training and career opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking an experienced Cook to join our Timaru Hospital team in a permanent part-time role. You will be guaranteed a minimum of 17 hours per week and may take on additional casual shifts to meet business needs.

You will prepare, cook and serve quality meals while upholding food safety and presentation standards. This role offers training, career opportunities and the chance to be part of New Zealand's leading food services provider, with a supportive team and a focus

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a similar commercial or catering environment.
• Food handling or food hygiene training is desirable.
• Able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and professionalism.
• A reliable team player who can also work confidently and independently.
• Good communication skills with a positive, flexible and hardworking attitude.
• Physically fit and committed to safe food handling, hygiene and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion and present quality meals and menu items
• Prepare ingredients including vegetables, meat, seafood, poultry and other food items
• Maintain quality, portion and stock control while helping minimise food waste
• Receive, rotate and store kitchen supplies safely and correctly
• Keep kitchen areas, equipment and workspaces clean, sanitised and well maintained
• Follow food safety, health and safety, hygiene and company procedures at all times

Skills

Cooking experience

Team player

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

Food hygiene training desirable

Job description

• Competitive pay package with extra earnings for weekend shifts
• Guaranteed 17 hours each week, with opportunities to pick up additional casual hours
• Enjoy company benefits, training and career opportunities with New Zealand's leading food services provider

He Angitūtanga / The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join our team at Timaru Hospital in this permanent part-time role.

You will be guaranteed a minimum of 17 hours per week, with opportunities to pick up additional casual hours depending on business needs. You will prepare, cook and serve quality food while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

Ko o Kawenga / Your Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion and present quality meals and menu items
• Prepare ingredients including vegetables, meat, seafood, poultry and other food items
• Maintain quality, portion and stock control while helping minimise food waste
• Receive, rotate and store kitchen supplies safely and correctly
• Keep kitchen areas, equipment and workspaces clean, sanitised and well maintained
• Follow food safety, health and safety, hygiene and company procedures at all times

He Kōrero Mōu / About You

• Previous cooking experience in a similar commercial or catering environment
• Food handling or food hygiene training is desirable
• Able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and professionalism
• A reliable team player who can also work confidently and independently
• Good communication skills with a positive, flexible and hardworking attitude
• Physically fit and committed to safe food handling, hygiene and workplace safety

Nga Painga / Benefits & Perks

• Extra pay on weekends
• Opportunity to pick up additional hours depending on business needs
• Employee Benefits: Enjoy discounts, a wellness plan for job satisfaction.
• Supportive Environment: Health and safety prioritised, with EAP services for well-being
• Work at New Zealand's leading provider of food services!
• Join a great team where everyone is treated like family!
• Access to leading health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression opportunities

Mō Mātou / About Us

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 Medirest is specialists in enabling hospitals and senior living facilities to unleash the power of food to heal, soothe and energise – helping patients recover, seniors feel engaged, and staff to be motivated.

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.

Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience