"Senior Chef - Cumberland College-2600397"

CUMBERLAND COLLEGE | TE KĀRETI O CUMBERLAND

UNIVERSITY UNION | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA

CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA

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 a Senior Chef to work in our busy Cumberland 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.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

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

We are also looking for candidates with:

•    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.

•    Experienced 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.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a fixed term (8 weeks), full-time (40 hours), semester time only position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range is $31.84 – $33.34 per hour. Top of range is $34.84 per hour.

While this position will commence in Cumberland 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, Rodney Young 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, 22 March 2026. 

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. #LI-DNI

Additional Information

Contact:Rodney Young

Position details:Job Description

Further Information:Department Website

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Location:About Dunedin

Primary Location NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status Fixed Term 

Salary Level and Range Senior Chef (Range of Appointments $31.84 to $33.34 per hour, Top of Range $34.84)

Organisation Catering

Job Function Food and Hospitality Services