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Posted 20 July, 2026

Food & Beverage Assistant (Casual) - ESS Linton x 6

Compass Group New Zealand
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 4e9c4b6654a0b136

Job Description

Food & Beverage Assistant (Casual) - ESS Linton x 6 Great learning, development and career progression opportunities across Compass that is varied and exciting! Join a great team where everyone is treated like family! Work at one of New Zealand's most recognised brands! The Opportunity: We have an opportunity for a Food & Beverage Assistant on a Casual basis to join our team at RNZAF Ohakea . RNZAF Ohakea is located within the Manawatu district, 26 km west of Palmerston North, 48 km from Whanganui, and 24 km from Marton and Feilding. With some of the best fly fishing, hunting, great walks, skiing, and mountain bike trails in the country within easy reach, it’s an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. This busy and diverse Airforce Base is the hub of the air wing in New Zealand and offers a unique chance to gain insight into the military world, supporting officer and junior/senior ranks training. Come and work in one of NZ’s top outdoor regions, Manawatu / Ruapehu – home to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park, two New Zealand Great Walks, and stunning fishing beaches. There’s plenty to see and do all year round. In this role, you will help deliver quality food and beverage services while providing outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced Defence environment. You will play an important part in ensuring customers receive excellent service, safe food, and a welcoming dining experience every day. Your Responsibilities: Provide warm, friendly and professional customer service to all customers Prepare, serve and present food and beverages to a high standard Operate Cash Handling and point-of-sale systems accurately Prepare espresso coffee and maintain cafe equipment and service area Assist maintain clean dining and kitchen areas while following food safety and health & safety procedures About You: Previous experience in hospitality, food service or a similar customer-facing role Positive attitude with excellent communication and teamwork skills Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently when required Physically fit with a flexible approach to work duties and shifts Committed to delivering excellent customer service while maintaining high safety standards Competitive remuneration Training and development opportunities to grow your career Supportive leadership and team environment Access to Compass Group's staff benefits programme Stability working for New Zealand's leading food and support services provider About Us: We are New Zealand’s leading provider of food and support services across multiple industries, operating through our 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 everyday service into extraordinary experiences. Our people bring energy, passion, and innovation to everything they do. Our shared values of Respect, Growth, and Teamwork are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. Successful candidates will be able to satisfactorily pass a police clearance and obtain military security clearance. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – click “Apply Now” ! For further information, please contact Recruitment at [email protected] Sign up to join our talent community and receive job alerts or start applying now #J-18808-Ljbffr

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