Sous Chef - ESS Waiouru Military Camp x 3Job security and stability at an essential service organisation!Competitive hourly rate plus corporate benefits such as discounts on Health insurance etc!Access to the amenities such as sporting facilities (Gym, pool etc)!Learning, development and career progression opportunities that is varied and exciting!We are looking for multiple enthusiastic Sous Chefs to work in our Main Mess at our Defence site in Waiouru. This role is a Full-Time role working across 7 days a week, availability to work over weekends will be a requirement. Immediate starts available for the right candidates!
Waiouru is is located on the south-eastern North Island Volcanic Plateau, 130 km north of Palmerston North and 25 km south-east of Mount Ruapehu, 30 minutes from Taupo and similar distance from Ohakune (takes you longer to get to work in Auckland!). World renowned Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park set the backdrop for truly unique New Zealand experiences. The community is proactive and offer plenty of events you can chose to be a part of.
preparation, cooking and presenting between 100-500 meals whilst ensuring the quality of every dish we serve! to cook a la carte, standard home-style meals along with bulk salads within budgetassist with ordering and menu developmentensure the health and wellbeing of our customers through allergen and nutrition management.able to work unsupervised and also in a team environmentassist with receiving and storing kitchen suppliesThis position is all go. On one day you will need to be able to produce meals in large volume whilst on another serving an la carte menu, another a five star dinner or regimental dinner and always to strict timelines. You will need to be flexible in the areas you work and on occasion take the responsibility for running the kitchen.
If you're our ideal candidate, you will be hard working, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude. You will already have at least 3 years' proven work experience in a similar role, bulk cooking and fine dining experience and you will hold food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 and 168). Bakery experience is not essential but is a bonus. Full license ideal. You will competently juggle multiple demands within a challenging environment. Most importantly, you will demonstrate a can do attitude, a passion for great food, customer service and quality.
Compass Group offers a competitive benefits program designed to meet the diverse needs of our people. A big part of feeling happy in your job is knowing that your hard work is being recognised. We therefore offer the following benefits for the successful candidates:
Competitive hourly rate and cooperate benefits such learning and development and career progression opportunities, access to Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Star Awards.Exclusive discounts and special offers in Health insurance, travel and accommodation, entertainment, food, health and fitness, banking and more;You will be provided with free Uniforms & PPE Access to the army's amenities such as sporting facilities (Gym, pool etc)Mo matou / About us: 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.Our brand ESS provides food and support services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensuring our soldiers come home to a hot nutritious meal and essential comforts throughout the year! 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.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 Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Background Check.If this sounds like you, click 'Apply' now!!!
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