Hospital Kitchen Chef: 35h, Training & Growth

Compass Group New Zealand; Tauranga, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Training & Development

Formal career paths

Rewards & recognition

Health & safety focused workplace

Corporate & retail discounts

Site-specific benefits

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our team at Tauranga Hospital. This permanent role has 35 guaranteed hours per week. You will prepare, cook and serve quality food while supporting the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the staff café.

You will maintain high standards of presentation, food safety and customer satisfaction, assist with menu planning, stock control and waste reduction, and share your knowledge to develop other team members.

Qualifications

• An NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous cooking experience in a similar catering or food service environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while remaining professional.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• A flexible, reliable and hardworking approach, with good physical fitness.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate, menu and nutrition planning experience, or previous coaching kitchen teams would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion and present menu items to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain quality control and complete all end-of-service requirements.
• Receive, store and rotate kitchen supplies while helping to minimise waste.
• Support menu planning for customers with dietary and cultural requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen in line with food safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Physical fitness

Reliability

Education

NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery

Job description

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our team at Tauranga Hospital. This permanent role has 35 guaranteed hours per week. You will prepare, cook and serve quality food while supporting the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the staff café.

You will maintain high standards of presentation, food safety and customer satisfaction, assist with menu planning, stock control and waste reduction, and share your knowledge to develop other team members.