Catering Assistant (Casual) - Cht Lansdowne

Bring your passion for service and care to a role that makes a real difference every day! Why you’ll love this role Meaningful work: Support residents in a welcoming aged-care environment. Career growth: Access training, NZQA qualifications, and formal career pathways. Team culture: Join a supportive, collaborative team that values respect and teamwork. He angitūtanga / The opportunity As a Catering Assistant , at one of our senior living sites CHT Lansdowne in Howick, Auckland, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality food service and maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents. This hands-on role combines catering and cleaning duties to ensure comfort, safety, and exceptional service in a healthcare setting. This is a Casual Position where hours of work are "as and when" required basis upon business needs. Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities Prepare, portion, and present meals while adhering to food safety standards. Provide warm, friendly customer service and respond promptly to resident needs. Maintain clean and hygienic dining, kitchen, and public areas, including waste handling. Assist with stock rotation and replenishment of supplies. Follow health, safety, and infection control procedures at all times. He kōrero mōu / About you A team player with a flexible, positive attitude and strong work ethic. Physically fit, reliable, and able to work autonomously when required. Good communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. Previous experience in catering or cleaning is an advantage. Knowledge of food safety practices or NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) is desirable. Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks Comprehensive Training & Development: Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications. Formal Career Paths: Clear progression opportunities within Compass Group. Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate success with Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual bonuses. Health & Safety Focus: A safe, supportive work environment for employees and residents. Corporate & Retail Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more. Site-Specific Benefits: Free uniforms and on-site parking. Mo mātou / About us 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. 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. Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr