Night Cook (Fixed Term) - MB Century

• Excellent opportunity! Fixed Term Full Time role!
• Get two whole weekends off every month
• Flexible work – 7 days on / 7 days off
• Accommodation, parking, gym access and all meals are provided on site at no extra cost

✨ He angitūtanga | The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Night Cook to join our team at MB Century in Taupō. In this role, you’ll prepare, cook, and serve high‑quality meals to support our remote-site operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient food service throughout the night. You’ll play a crucial part in creating a positive experience for our on-site teams.  You’ll work a 7 days on / 7 days off roster, averaging 80.5 hours per working week. The site operates 24/7; you will work Night shifts only. Accommodation, parking, gym access, and all meals are provided at no extra cost.

🍳 Ko ō kawenga | Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Prepare, cook, and present meals—including hot dishes, meats, baked goods, vegetables, desserts, and snacks—while maintaining high quality and consistency.
• Receive, store, rotate, and manage kitchen supplies to ensure efficient and safe food production.
• Maintain cleanliness across all kitchen areas, including equipment sanitisation, waste handling, restocking, and end‑of‑service cleanup.
• Apply basic communication skills to relay information, follow instructions, and coordinate effectively with the wider team.
• Use catering control principles such as portion control, stock handling, and minimising waste while supporting and supervising cleaning staff during night service.

⭐ He kōrero mōu | About You

You’ll be a great fit if you bring:

• Proven experience as a Cook, ideally in a similar remote, industrial, or high-volume environment.
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong teamwork skills with the confidence to work independently during night shifts.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Physical fitness and the ability to meet the demands of a busy commercial kitchen. A police clearance is required.
• A Full NZ Drivers Licence is a must for this role.

🎉 Ngā Painga | Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Training & Development: Online learning, apprenticeships, NZQA qualifications.
• Formal Career Paths: Structured development and clear progression opportunities.
• Rewards & Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A work environment built around your wellbeing.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Savings on health insurance, gyms, optometry, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Free uniforms, onsite parking, subsidised accommodation, access to gym/pool facilities (site dependent).

Visit our Benefits page for the full range.

🏢 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 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 must pass pre-employment checks. 
👉Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising.  The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at [email protected]

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