Catering Assistant

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be part of a vibrant student‑living environment where your service directly enhances daily student life.
• Grow your hospitality skills with full training, development and clear pathways to advance your career.
• Join a supportive, energetic team that values respect, teamwork and making a real difference.

He angitūtanga / The Opportunity:

We're looking for friendly and motivated Catering Assistants to support daily food service delivery at UniLodge, University of Canterbury. You'll help prepare and present meals, provide warm and professional customer service, and ensure all dining and kitchen areas meet Compass Group's high standards of safety, hygiene, and presentation.

Ko ō kawenga / Your Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation, portioning and plating, ensuring adherence to the site food safety plan.
• Provide warm, friendly customer service, respond to customer needs, and support the dining experience.
• Maintain clean and tidy dining, kitchen and public areas—including cleaning tables, equipment, and handling waste.
• Receive and rotate stock, replenish supplies, and follow routine instructions and communication processes.
• Work effectively as part of a team, follow company procedures, and carry out additional duties such as dishwashing.

He kōrero mōu / About You:

• A team player who can also work independently, with strong communication and a positive attitude.
• Physically fit, reliable, hardworking, and committed to maintaining high presentation and hygiene standards.
• Experience in a similar role (preferred) and comfortable working in busy food service environments.
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn through on‑the‑job training and development.
• Able to obtain Police Clearance and follow all Compass Group policies and procedures.

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Training & Development – online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• Formal Career Paths – structured growth opportunities within Compass Group.
• Rewards & Recognition – Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus – strong organisational commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts – savings on health insurance, gyms, optometry and more.
• Site‑Specific Perks – may include free uniforms, on‑site parking, subsidised accommodation, or access to gyms/pools (varies by site).

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 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 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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