COLLEGE CATERING, UNIVERSITY UNION
CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA
We have an exciting opportunity for three Senior Chefs to join our team based at Te Rangihīroa College, Carrington College, and Hayward College within the University Union’s College Catering Department. College Catering is a large food service operation producing over 8500 meals per day to eleven University Colleges.
As part of a large organisation, we can offer you a diverse range of experiences in a dynamic professional working environment with five weeks annual leave, on-going professional development opportunities and a competitive superannuation scheme.
The role/Te mahi
We are seeking experienced Senior Chefs to assist our Head Chef with the management of our food service. These hands-on positions will be responsible for the production of high-quality, nutritious meals and the supervision of catering staff. You will be an effective leader with the vision and work ethic to contribute to an already high performing food service.
We are looking for candidates with:
Previous experience in the hospitality industry.
Preferably a fully qualified Chef (City of London Guilds or equivalent).
Customer service experience and great communication skills.
Experience operating a food safety program.
Experience delivering high quality, varied, and nutritious meals, considering any special dietary needs.
A high level of competency and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.
These are two full-time, permanent, semester time only positions (38 weeks a year, February to November), based in Carrington College and Hayward College. There is also one full year permanent, full-time position based in Te Rangihiroa College. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, as per roster. Rosters include weekend days.
The appointment range is $30.76 - 32.21 per hour, top of range is $33.66 per hour.
The University offers catering staff summer maintenance work as a Trades Assistant to those seeking employment outside of the academic year (November to February). If there is a need, staff may be relocated to another University College on the Dunedin campus.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2500197 will close on Sunday, 9 February 2025. Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be asked to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Salary Level and Range
Senior Chef (Range of Appointments $30.76 to $32.21 per hour, Top of Range $33.66)
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Senior Chef, Dunedin
34 NZ$
Senior Chef, Dunedin
New Zealand, Otago, Dunedin,
Modified May 17, 2025
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