Chef - ESS Woodbourne

Make a real impact supporting NZ Defence Force personnel Grow your culinary career with training and qualifications Enjoy excellent perks, career pathways, and site benefits We are looking for an experienced Permanent Full-time Chef to join our team at Woodbourne Military Base in Blenheim . In this role, you'll prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals that fuel and support New Zealand Defence Force personnel. Working within a fast-paced kitchen environment, you'll play an important role in maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and food safety standards. This position offers guaranteed full-time employment with a minimum of 40 hours per week , providing stability and opportunities for long-term career growth. As an added benefit, the base closes over the Christmas and New Year period , and we encourage our team members to take this time to rest and recharge. Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard, ensuring portion control and quality. Receive, store, and rotate kitchen supplies to maintain freshness and reduce waste. Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with food safety regulations. Support menu planning and dietary requirements, including cultural and nutritional needs. Coach and support kitchen team members while working collaboratively with colleagues. Hold an NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery (or equivalent). Previous experience cooking in a similar environment, ideally under pressure. A team player with strong communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude. Physically fit, reliable, and committed to high standards of hygiene and safety. Able to pass a police clearance and pre-employment checks. Ngā painga | What's in it for you Career Progression: Formal career paths within Compass Group. Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses. Health & Safety: A strong focus on your wellbeing. Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more. Site Perks: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to site base 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. Successful candidates will be able to satisfactorily pass a police clearance. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Ready to bring your passion to the plate? #J-18808-Ljbffr