Kitchen Assistant (Casual) - Queenstown Airport

Why you'll love working with us:

• ✈️ Be part of the airport energy - contribute to a high-quality food service experience for travellers and staff.
• 📚 Grow your skills - access NZQA-accredited food safety and kitchen operations training.
• 🎁 Enjoy great perks - including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

As a Kitchen Assistant at Queenstown Airport, you'll play a key role in supporting daily kitchen operations. From food prep to dishwashing, you'll help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment while delivering friendly service and upholding Compass Group's high standards. This is a Casual position where hours of work are on "as and when" required basis upon business needs and rostered across 7 days of the week. Therefore, you MUST be available to work during weekends.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating for service.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen, dining, and public areas.
• Wash dishes and sanitise kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and manual handling procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and follow supervisor instructions.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• Experience in a similar kitchen or catering role.
• Flexible, reliable, and physically fit with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Positive attitude and commitment to health and safety.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) and experience with kitchen cleaning equipment preferred.

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• Formal Career Paths: Structured growth opportunities within Compass Group.
• Rewards & Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A safe, supportive work environment.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to amenities.

👉 Visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

Mō 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. 

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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at [email protected] 

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