Food Service Associate

4 days ago

Palmerston North Central, New Zealand Compass Group New Zealand Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year
  • Work when you are able to
  • Convenient work to fit around busy schedule
  • Ideal for those looking to supplement income

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

We are looking for multiple Casual Food Service Associates to work in our site at Palmerston North Hospital. Hours on if and when required basis, dependent on business needs.

As you will be required to work at different times you will need access to a reliable transport/have your own car.

Ko o kawenga/ Your responsibilities:

  • assisting with basic food preparation and serving of the patient meals
  • assisting with general kitchen and cleaning duties
  • providing superb customer service and ensuring all requests are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.

He kōrero mōu/ About you:

If you're our ideal candidate, you will have a high attention to detail, be willing to go the extra mile and take pride and ownership of the role. You will have experience working in a similar environment and have a passion for working with those that require care.

You will have high standards in personal presentation, as well as a have a friendly, helpful, outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Discounts on Medical insurance, and banks, to hotels, insurance, and more
  • Rewards and recognition
  • EAP Services

A bit about Compass Group:

  • 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.

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