Job Description
COLLEGE CATERING, UNIVERSITY UNION
CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES
About our team | Mō te tīma
Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division is privileged to lead a group of world class services at Otago University, 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.
The role | Te mahi
We are seeking two Kitchen Assistants to work in our busy Aquinas College and Te Rangihiroa food service team.
This position is responsible for the Kitchen Assistant duties, making sure they are well maintained to the appropriate levels of cleanliness and dishes are cleaned in a timely manner, in accordance with our HACCP program. Other duties include meal service and some food preparation.
Further details | Pūroko
These are 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. With the position commencing in February 2026.
The appointment range is $26.43 to $27.48 per hour.
The University offers catering staff summer maintenance work as a Trades Assistant to those staff seeking employment outside of the academic year (November to February).
While this position will commence in the Aquinas and Te Rangihiroa College, if there is a need, this position 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.
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Executive Chef, Sarah Mason via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
Applications quoting 2501658 will close on Sunday, 7 December 2026.
Applications will 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
#LI-DNI
Contact: Sarah Mason
Position details: University Union
Further Information: Aquinas & Te Rangihīroa College
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Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Assistant - Outlet/Kitchen/Cafe/Retail/Stores (Range of Appointments $26.43 to $27.48 per hour, Top of Range $27.48)
Organisation
Catering
Job Function
Food and Hospitality Services
CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES
About our team | Mō te tīma
Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division is privileged to lead a group of world class services at Otago University, 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.
The role | Te mahi
We are seeking two Kitchen Assistants to work in our busy Aquinas College and Te Rangihiroa food service team.
This position is responsible for the Kitchen Assistant duties, making sure they are well maintained to the appropriate levels of cleanliness and dishes are cleaned in a timely manner, in accordance with our HACCP program. Other duties include meal service and some food preparation.
Further details | Pūroko
These are 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. With the position commencing in February 2026.
The appointment range is $26.43 to $27.48 per hour.
The University offers catering staff summer maintenance work as a Trades Assistant to those staff seeking employment outside of the academic year (November to February).
While this position will commence in the Aquinas and Te Rangihiroa College, if there is a need, this position 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.
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Executive Chef, Sarah Mason via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
Applications quoting 2501658 will close on Sunday, 7 December 2026.
Applications will 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
#LI-DNI
Contact: Sarah Mason
Position details: University Union
Further Information: Aquinas & Te Rangihīroa College
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Assistant - Outlet/Kitchen/Cafe/Retail/Stores (Range of Appointments $26.43 to $27.48 per hour, Top of Range $27.48)
Organisation
Catering
Job Function
Food and Hospitality Services
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Kitchen Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Dunedin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.
