Chef - Victoria University of Wellington
Compass Group New Zealand
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Wellington, Wellington
Contract type: Full time

- Permanent, Full Time Position + Wellness Plan + EAP Services
- Competitive Wage + Discounted Goods & Services + Employee Value Proposition
- Training + Development Programs + Career Development opportunities
Join our amazing team as a Chef at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food that meets the needs of students, staff, and visitors. You'll ensure all food production aligns with health, safety, and food safety regulations while delivering an exceptional dining experience.
Ko o Kawenga / Your Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards, including cleaning and waste management.
- Manage stock control, including receiving, storing, and rotating supplies.
- Develop menus that cater to diverse dietary and cultural needs.
- Coach and support kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
- Hold an NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery (or equivalent) and have experience in a similar role.
- Thrive under pressure with a positive, professional attitude.
- A strong team player who can also work independently.
- Physically fit, reliable, and committed to high standards of hygiene and safety.
- Excellent communication skills and a flexible, can-do approach.
- Training & Development: Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
- Career Pathways: Formal progression opportunities within Compass Group.
- Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
- Health & Safety: A strong focus on well-being and safe work environments.
- Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
- Site Perks: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to university amenities.
- 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.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team on [email protected]
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