Kitchen Assistant; Casual - Education, Hawkes

Join a supportive team and help deliver healthy, nutritious meals to students every day!

• Meaningful work: Play a key role in supporting school communities through quality food service.
• Career growth: Access NZQA qualifications and formal career pathways with Compass Group.
• Supportive environment: Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

As a Kitchen Assistant at MoE CPK in Hawke’s Bay
, you’ll assist with the preparation, reheating, and dispatch of meals for schools, ensuring compliance with food safety and health standards. This hands‑on role involves working in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are essential. This is a Casual Position with hours of work on an “as and when” basis upon business needs during school terms.

• Receive and store delivered meals, monitor temperatures, and ensure HACCP compliance.
• Prepare and reheat meals according to safety and quality standards.
• Pack and dispatch meals for delivery to schools.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen and dining area, including equipment and waste management.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning and plating as required.

• Team player with a flexible, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Physically fit, reliable, and able to work autonomously when required.
• Good communication skills and commitment to food safety practices.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is an advantage.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) desirable.
• Applicants must be NZ residents or hold a valid NZ work visa.
• Successful candidates must pass satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

• Comprehensive training and development, including NZQA qualifications.
• Formal career paths to achieve professional goals.
• Rewards & recognition programmes, including Star Awards and annual bonuses.
• Health & safety focus with commitment to employee well‑being.
• Corporate and retail discounts on health insurance, gyms and more.
• Site‑specific benefits such as free uniforms and on‑site parking.

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