Senior Chef at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

34.84

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospitality, High-Volume Meal Preparation, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Food Safety Program, Nutritious Meals, Dietary Needs, Supervisory Skills

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ UNIVERSITY UNION | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA About our team | Mō te tīma Our Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division is privileged to lead a group of world class services at Otago University | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, dedicated to promoting the unique Otago experience and collegiate nature of the institution. College Catering is a large food service operation producing over 8500 meals per day to eleven University Colleges. This role will be based between our Cumberland and Arana College kitchens. The role | Te mahi We’re looking for a Senior Chef to join our friendly and hardworking College food service team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll help prepare tasty, nutritious meals and support the daily running of our kitchens. As part of our college whānau, you’ll play a key part in daily life—interacting with students, working alongside a great team, and helping create a warm and welcoming environment through food. You’ll also help guide and support others in the team and step into a supervisory role when the Head Chef or Food Services Manager is off duty. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako We are after someone who is: • Experienced in hospitality and enjoys the buzz of a large-scale, busy kitchen. • Comfortable and confident handling high-volume meal preparation. • Preferably a fully qualified Chef (New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4), equivalent or higher). • Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills. • Enjoy working as part of a team and helping others. • Experienced operating a food safety program. • Can produce high-quality, nutritious meals, considering any special dietary needs. Above all, we’re looking for someone who’s reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to make a positive contribution to our college community. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent, full-time, semester time only position (38 weeks a year, February to November), located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, as per roster. The hours are more balanced than most hospitality roles, the latest you’ll finish is 7pm and includes one weekend day. The appointment range is $31.84 to $33.34 per hour. Top of range is $34.84 per hour. The University also offers catering staff summer maintenance work as a Trades Assistant to those staff seeking employment outside of the academic year (November to February). You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Food Service Manager, Rodney Young via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2501369 will close on Wednesday, 09 October 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. Additional Information Contact: Rodney Young Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

Prepare tasty, nutritious meals and support the daily running of the kitchens. Interact with students and help create a warm and welcoming environment through food.