Cook with purpose. Serve with pride. Join Compass Group and elevate everyday dining into memorable experiences. Why you’ll love working with us: * Work in a prestigious school environment with a strong community focus. * Be part of a supportive and passionate culinary team. * Enjoy opportunities for growth, creativity, and career development. He angitutanga / The opportunity: We are seeking enthusiastic Chefs to join our team at Diocesan School in Epsom, Auckland. In this role, you’ll prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals that meet the dietary and cultural needs of students and staff. You’ll play a key part in maintaining food safety standards, supporting kitchen operations, and contributing to a positive dining experience. This is a Casual Position where hours of work are "as and when" required basis upon business needs. Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities: * Prepare and cook meals including meat, seafood, vegetables, and baked goods to high standards. * Maintain kitchen hygiene, safety, and cleanliness throughout service. * Receive, store, and rotate supplies while assisting with stock control and ordering. * Develop menus that cater to special dietary and cultural requirements. * Coach and support team members while working collaboratively with colleagues and customers. He korero mou / About you: * Holds an NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or equivalent, with experience in a similar role. * A team player with strong communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude. * Able to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and positivity. * Physically fit, reliable, and committed to food safety and hygiene standards. * Has Police Clearance and ideally experience as a pastry chef. Nga painga / Benefits & Perks: * Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications. * Formal Career Paths: Clear pathways to grow your career within Compass Group. * Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your success with Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses. * Health & Safety Focus: We prioritise your well-being with a safe work environment. * Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy discounts on health insurance, gyms, optometry, and more. * Site-Specific Benefits: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to school amenities. Mo matou / 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!