Deliver high-quality food service in a vibrant educational environment. Why you'll love working with us: * ?? Be part of a dynamic campus community - serve students, staff, and visitors with fresh, nutritious meals. * ?? Grow your culinary career - access NZQA-accredited cookery and food safety training. * ?? Enjoy great perks - including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits. He angitutanga / The opportunity: As Chef de Partie at Massey University Albany, you'll prepare, cook, and present high-quality food that meets the needs of a diverse campus population. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and team to maintain kitchen standards, manage supplies, and contribute to a positive dining experience. Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities: * Prepare and cook menu items including meat, seafood, vegetables, and plated dishes. * Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards, including cleaning and waste handling. * Receive, store, and rotate supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained. * Develop menus to meet dietary and cultural needs, and apply catering control principles. * Coach team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing kitchen team. He korero mou / About you: * NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or equivalent trade qualification. * Experience cooking in a similar hospitality or institutional environment. * Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team. * Flexible, reliable, and physically fit with a positive attitude. * NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) and Police Clearance preferred. Nga 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. 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! * 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 bring your culinary talent to Massey University, Albany? Don't miss out on this unique opportunity - Click?'Apply'?Now! For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at?recruitment@compass-group.co.nz Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.