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Posted 20 August, 2026

Catering Assistant - Waiouru Military Camp

Compass Group New Zealand
Waiouru, MWT, NZ Full Time
Reference: 9aa03e2ad8903d89

Job Description

Catering Assistant - Waiouru Military Camp Come work in one of NZ's top adventure sports - Home to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park and two New Zealand Great Walks, there’s plenty to see and do in Ruapehu all year-round. Free on site Gym, Indoor heated swimming pool, squash courts and Tennis courts Job security and stability at an essential service organisation! We are looking for enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our team in Waiouru . This is a permanent opportunity offering 40 hours per week . Waiouru is located within the Ruapehu district, 130km north ofPalmerston Northand 112km from Taupo.With some of the best fly fishing, hunting, great walks, skiing and mountain bike trails in the country on your doorstep it's an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The tight knit community is proactive and offer plenty of events you can chose to be a part of. Front of house includes barista skills, cash handling, preparation and presentation of food, preparing dining rooms, serving meals and providing excellent customer service. You will be hard working, with a friendly outgoing personality and a 'can do' attitude and ideally already have proven work experience in a similar role however full training will be provided. You will competently juggle multiple demands within a diverse environment but, most importantly, you will demonstrate a passion for great food, customer service and quality. Compass Group offers a competitive benefits program designed to meet the diverse needs of our people.: Competitive hourly rate and cooperate benefits such learning and development and career progression opportunities, access to Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Star Awards. Exclusive discounts and special offers in Health insurance, travel and accommodation, entertainment, food, health and fitness, banking and more; You will be provided with free Uniforms & PPE and free meals while on duty Subsidised accommodation (subject to availability) and access to the army'samenities such as sporting facilities (Gym, pool, squash cour.ts etc); Support with visa sponsorship ;if you have been in the country for 6 months Mo matou / About us: We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industry sectors including Business and Industry, Education, Defence, Offshore and Remote, Aged Care, Hospitals and Senior Living. These industry sectors and 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 brand ESS provides food and support services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ensuring our soldiers come home to a hot nutritious meal and essential comforts throughout the year! 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. Kia whakaarohia koe mo tenei turanga/ To be considered for this position you: will be in New Zealand already, a New Zealand citizen or resident or be in position of a valid NZ work visa, and have been living in NZ for at least 6 months. Please note that aCriminal Conviction History Check for NZ (MoJ Check)checkis required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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