Chef (36 hours per week)- Lakes District Hospital

* Work for one of the worlds most recognised food services brands! * Join a great team where everyone is treated like family * Earn between $29.66 and $33.00 per hour and additional benefits such as uniform provided, staff meal discounts. * On weekends earn time and a half per hour He angitutanga / The opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated Chef to join our team at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown. This is a Permanent role, working 36 hours per week including weekend shifts, ideal for someone passionate about food service in a healthcare setting. Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities: * You will be responsible for preparing, cooking and serving meals in accordance with dietary requirements and allergen protocols * Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met * You will be establishing and maintaining quality control, and assisting with ordering and menu development * In addition, you will be assisting with general kitchen cleaning duties including dish washing * Providing cover for annual and sick leave (as and when required) He korero mou / About you: The requirements for this role are: * proven experience working as a chef for at least 1 year in a healthcare kitchen * food safety certificates (Unit Standard 167 & 168) * a strong understanding of special diets and allergen management * the ability to thrive under pressure and be a team player * the ability to work weekends and adapt to a dynamic environment * familiarity with Saffron (menu management system) and Safe FoodPro * knowledge of temperature procedures * superior customer service skills * a hardworking, reliable, friendly nature Nga painga / Benefits & Perks: * Competitive remuneration. * Training & Development Programs * Career Development Opportunities * Discounts on Medical insurance, and banks, to hotels, insurance, and more! * Rewards and recognition. * Flexible working + Time in Lieu * EAP Services 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. * Medirest is our healthcare brand providing specialist food, hospitality and support services to residents and patients in hospitals, aged care and senior living facilities throughout New Zealand. * 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. Please note that a full security clearance and police vet will be conducted. Compass Group is an Accredited Employer and welcome applications from overseas applicants for this role. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity - Click 'Apply' Now! For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team on recruitment@compass-group.co.nz Great People, Real Opportunities