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Posted 01 August, 2026

Catering Assistant - Palmerston North Hospital

Compass Group New Zealand
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ Full Time
Reference: 2415a8e18c47e39f

Job Description

Catering Assistant - Palmerston North Hospital Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle Join a supportive and friendly team Opportunities to grow within Compass Group We are looking for multiple enthusiastic and reliable Casual Catering Assistants to join our team at Palmerston North Hospital. In this varied role, you'll support our catering operations by helping prepare, serve, and deliver quality food and service to patients, visitors, and staff. This is a casual position, with shifts offered on an as-and-when-required basis, providing flexibility to fit around your existing commitments while gaining valuable experience within New Zealand's largest food and support services company. Assist with food preparation, meal service and functions Prepare sandwiches, bakery items, plattersand high quality cabinet food Support cooking and food presentation activities Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment Deliver outstanding customer service to patients, visitors, and staff Follow food safety, health, and hygiene standards at all times We're looking for someone who: Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team but also able to work independently when required Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality Is reliable, flexible, willing to go the extra mile Maintains a high standard of personal presentation Ideally has experience in catering, hospitality, food service, or a similar environment -Experience in Café foodprep desired Has excellent time management and communication skills Is creative and passionate about creating high quality food Competitive remuneration. Training & Development Programs Discounts on Medical insurance, and banks, to hotels, insurance, and more! Rewards and recognition. 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. 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 is required. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Expertise Chefs/Cooks, Catering Staff, Food Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr

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