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Posted 19 July, 2026

Chef - Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch

Compass Group New Zealand
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 5d19d893b34bf913

Job Description

Chef - Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch Great hourly rate – among the best in the market! Join a great team where everyone is treated like family. Free Parking at site. We are looking for an energetic and passionate Chef to join our Medirest team at Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch on a full‑time, permanent basis. Roster: Weekdays – Monday to Friday, 11:30 – 20:00 Responsibilities Ensuring every dish served meets our high standards of taste, presentation and nutrition Maintaining a clean, safe and well‑organised kitchen Providing friendly, helpful and professional service to patients, clients and colleagues Hardworking, professionally presented and have a friendly, positive, “can‑do” attitude Bringing at least 2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen, with strong skills in high‑quality food production and baking Worked with bulk cooking and understand the requirements of a hospital or healthcare environment Ideally holding Food Safety Certificates (Unit Standards 167 & 168) Working confidently and independently while maintaining high standards Having a genuine passion for great food, quality, and exceptional service Benefits Competitive remuneration (top of market hourly rate!) Training and Development Programmes Discounts on medical insurance, banking, hotels, retail, insurance and more Rewards and recognition Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) We are New Zealand’s leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industries, delivered through our trusted brands: Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest and ESS. Medirest is our specialist healthcare brand, providing food and hospitality services across hospitals, aged care and senior living facilities nationwide. We take pride in turning ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our people breathe life into our values — RESPECT, GROWTH and TEAMWORK — and make great things happen every day. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all. When you join Compass Group, you join a whānau that supports your growth, celebrates you and helps you build a rewarding career. Please note: A full security clearance and police vet are required. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Don’t miss out on this opportunity — Click ‘Apply’ Now! For recruitment queries, please contact the Compass Group Recruitment Team at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr

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