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Chef - Victoria University of Wellington x 5
**Why You’ll Love This Role**
- Cook in a dynamic university environment where quality food supports student life, staff, and campus community.
- Enjoy a varied, hands‑on role with opportunities to showcase your skills and contribute to menu development.
- Build your culinary career with Compass Group through structured training, development, and clear progression pathways.
**He angitūtanga | The Opportunity:**
As a **Chef at Victoria University of Wellington**, you will prepare, cook, and serve high‑quality food in line with contractual requirements and Compass Group standards. You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, nutritious meals while ensuring all food production meets Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. This is a **Permanent Full Time Position during education terms**. You **MUST** be available during weekends.
**Ko ō kawenga | Your Responsibilities**
- Prepare, cook, portion, and present food to consistently high standards.
- Receive, store, rotate, and manage kitchen supplies while supporting effective stock control and minimising waste.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organised kitchen areas, including equipment cleaning and waste handling.
- Support menu development, including dietary and cultural requirements, and assist with ordering where required.
- Work collaboratively with team members, coach others when needed, and follow company policies and procedures.
**He kōrero mōu | About You:**
- NZQA Level 4 Cookery qualification (or equivalent) with experience in a similar catering environment.
- A reliable, hardworking professional who takes pride in food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
- Able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically fit, flexible, and committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.
**Ngā painga | Benefits & Perks:**
- **Comprehensive Training & Development** including online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
- **Formal Career Paths** to support your long‑term growth within Compass Group.
- **Rewards & Recognition** through Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance‑based initiatives.
- **Health & Safety Focus** with strong systems and support to keep you safe at work.
- **Corporate & Retail Discounts** on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
- **Site‑Specific Benefits** such as free uniforms, on‑site parking, or access to campus facilities (where applicable).
**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 experientialmoments** 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.***
**Ready to Cook with Purpose? Click ‘Apply Now’** and join the catering team at Victoria University of Wellington.
📧 **Recruitment enquiries:**recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
**Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.**

Wellington, New Zealand
NZ$25-30/hour