Chef de Partie - Newsfeed

Overview

Chef de Partie, Newsfeed – Auckland University of Technology. Fixed-term (7 months) | Full-time.

Join one of New Zealand’s premier hospitality teaching environments and help shape the next generation of culinary talent. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys mentoring students, and is passionate about delivering consistent culinary excellence. You will produce high-quality, attractive, and nutritious food for AUT’s cafés, restaurant, and function services, across varied sections, supporting daily kitchen operations and ensuring a seamless workflow in the production kitchen, especially for Piko 2 Go.

This is a hands-on role in AUT’s Production Kitchen with a focus on mentorship and delivering high standards of food quality and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food to a consistently high standard in line with kitchen policies.
• Participate in menu planning, costings, and portion control to support food cost targets.
• Uphold outstanding kitchen hygiene and food safety (HACCP) standards.
• Build positive working relationships with academic staff, students, and hospitality teams.
• Provide feedback on menu performance and customer insights.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment at all times.
• Follow all AUT health, safety, and security procedures.
• Support dietary needs and contribute to developing new Piko 2 Go menu items.
• Work collaboratively within a high-performing team, including academic and restaurant staff.
• Assist with function catering when required.

You will bring

About Us | Ko wai mātou

AUT’s School of Hospitality & Tourism is home to Piko Café, Piko 2 Go Food Store, and the Four Seasons Training Restaurant — vibrant learning environments where students gain real-world experience under the guidance of industry experts. We are proud to be a socially driven university with equity, excellence, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our Production Kitchen team and contribute to outstanding food experiences across our hospitality outlets.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the "APPLY" button.

Salary : $66,348

Job Reference : 94144

Closing Date : 16 December 2025, 11 : 55pm

Full-time denotes 40 hours per week.

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call . We do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

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