Senior Chef

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.

Role | Te mahi

We are seeking a Senior Chef to work in our busy University College food service team. This hands‑on position will be responsible for the production of high‑quality meals and the supervision of staff. You will be an effective leader with the vision and work ethic to maintain and further develop an already high‑performing food service.

You will be a hospitality professional with a varied background in food service, strong communication and team building skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry.
• Preferably a fully qualified Chef (City of London Guilds or equivalent).
• Very strong customer service focus.
• Outstanding 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 important. The successful applicant would have the ability to help develop a mutual respect between primary customers and staff.

This is a permanent, full‑time, semester‑time only position (38 weeks a year, February to November), located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

Work hours total 40 per week, with 10‑hour shifts Saturday through Tuesday.

Position will commence in February 2026.

The appointment range is $31.84 – $33.34 per hour. Top of range is $34.84 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 University College, if there is a need, this position may be relocated to another 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 Food Service Manager, Ben Henry via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting will close on Sunday, 21st December 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.

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