• Great learning, development & growth opportunities across Compass that is varied and exciting!
• Uniform and safety shoes provided!
• Great company culture, fun, friendly and supportive team environment and Manager!
• Easy access to site, free parking and bus stop right inside the Village 

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Cook to work at our Senior Living site in Point Chevalier, Auckland. Hours of work are Permanent Full Time, Saturday to Wednesday 09:15 - 17:15 with Thursday and Friday as days off.

Ko o kawenga/Your responsibilities:

• Preparing, cooking and serving quality English-style meals and snacks according to dietitian specifications;
• Ensuring the quality of every dish we serve!
• Assist with ordering as well as, maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen
• Follow the site food safety and health and safety plans.
• Provide excellent customer service and assisting in general kitchen and cleaning duties.

He kōrero mōu/About you:

It takes a special kind of caring to do what we do…. and to do it well.  It's the sort of caring which comes from the understanding that we're not just producing nutritious meals, we're an important part of the home life for residents (and their families). They deserve our best and at Medirest (part of Compass Group New Zealand), we're committed to making sure we give them nothing less!  You will:

• be hard working, trustworthy, with a friendly outgoing personality with a 'can do' attitude.
• ideally you will already have experience in cooking and baking and experience in a cross section of the industry.
• hold a food safety certificate (Unit Standard 167), or be happy to train for one.
• be able to communicate fluently in English and have good English cuisine cooking skills.
• have superior customer service skills but, most importantly, you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality.

Kia whakaarohia koe mo tenei turanga / To be considered for this position you: 

• will be in New Zealand already, a New Zealand citizen or resident or be in position of a valid NZ work visa.
• will need to Pass a Pre-employment Background Check.
• will need to provide evidence of your Covid-19 vaccination status.

Mo matou / About us:

We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industry sectors including Business and Industry, Education, Defence, Offshore and Remote, Aged Care, Hospitals and Senior Living. These industry sectors and 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.

Join the Compass Whānau where you can make a difference and be part of something unique. People are the heart of our business; hence we ensure you will have a rewarding career path supported by employee benefits, training & development and recognition along the way.  

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