Kitchen Assistant - Queenstown Airport

Support the heart of our kitchen operations in a fast-paced airport environment.

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.

As aKitchen Assistant at Air New Zealand 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 Permanent FullTime positionrostered across 7 days of the week. The successful applicantMUST be able to work during weekendsas well.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 ourBenefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

• We areNew Zealand's leadingand 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 inturning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmomentsfor our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from beingGOOD 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 TEAMWORKare the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We arecommitted to reflecting the diversityof our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritisesustainabilityin 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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