Catering Assistant

Join a fast-paced team delivering exceptional service in a dynamic airport environment.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Be part of the airport buzz - contribute to a high-quality catering experience for travellers and staff.
• Grow your skills - access NZQA-accredited food safety and hospitality training.
• Enjoy great perks - including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

As a Catering Assistant at Christchurch Airport, you'll help deliver daily food service to customers in a busy and rewarding environment. You'll assist with food preparation, maintain clean and welcoming dining areas, and provide friendly, professional customer service that reflects Compass Group's high standards. This is a Casual Position where hours of work are "as & when" required basis upon business needs.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing and presenting food, including portioning and plating.
• Deliver warm, friendly customer service and respond to requests promptly.
• Maintain clean and tidy kitchen, dining, and public areas.
• Wash dishes and sanitise kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Experience in a similar catering or hospitality role.
• Flexible, reliable, and physically fit with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.
• A positive attitude and commitment to customer service.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) preferred.

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Fair Pay Commitment: We ensure all employees are paid at least the living wage and benchmark salaries to reflect market standards.
• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We seek and value differences in people as these differences help us do better because "Together we are better"
• Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

Visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

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.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmoments 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 will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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