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Posted 03 August, 2026

Kitchen Assistant (Casual) - Nelson Hospital x 2

Compass Group New Zealand
Nelson, NSN, NZ Full Time
Reference: b8ffe604a4cdd3ee

Job Description

Why you'll love this role Flexible casual shifts that work around your lifestyle Ideal opportunity to supplement your income Be part of New Zealand's leading food and support services company We are looking for an enthusiastic Casual Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Nelson Hospital . This is a casual position , with hours worked on an as-required basis to cover operational requirements and business needs. In this role, you will: Assist with basic food preparation Prepare sandwiches and light meals Serve meals to patients and customers Assist with stock control and replenishment Support general kitchen cleaning and hygiene duties Maintain high food safety and quality standards We're looking for someone who: Has a friendly personality and a positive, can-do attitude Communicates well and enjoys working with people Is reliable, organised, and able to work independently Ideally has experience in a commercial kitchen environment Holds a Food Safety Certificate (Unit Standards 167 & 168), or is willing to complete training Demonstrates a genuine passion for great food and customer service Understands the importance of quality, hygiene, and safety standards Competitive hourly rate Training and development opportunities Career growth within Compass Group NZ Discounts on health insurance, banking, travel, accommodation, and retail products Recognition and reward programmes Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services A supportive and inclusive team environment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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