Posted 01 August, 2026
Catering Assistant (Casual) - Fonterra Te Rapa X 2
CGR Services
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 1f718b76bca2096c
Job Description
Join a great team. Deliver outstanding service. Build your hospitality career with Compass Group. Work at a leading Kiwi site – be part of a professional hospitality team supporting Fonterra Te Rapa. Variety in your day – customer service, food preparation, catering support, and café operations all in one role. Great career pathway – access training, development, and progression opportunities within New Zealand’s largest food and support services company. As a Catering Assistant , you will help deliver high-quality catering services at Fonterra Te Rapa . Working as part of a supportive team, you'll assist with food preparation, customer service, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while creating a positive experience for customers every day. This is a Casual position where hours of work are "as and when" required basis upon business needs. Assist with preparing, plating, and presenting food for service. Deliver friendly and professional customer service, ensuring customer needs are met promptly. Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areas, including dishwashing and equipment cleaning. Operate point-of-sale systems, handle cash transactions, and support daily catering operations. Support stock replenishment, food safety compliance, and general site duties as required. Experience in hospitality, catering, retail, or a customer service environment. A positive team player who can also work independently when required. Strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-focused approach. Physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and service excellence. Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth. Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses. Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers. Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more. Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available. Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all. We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries. Our sub-brands , Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr