Culinary Tutor | Weekends Off, Mentoring Future Chefs

New Zealand Management Academies; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend off

Campus growth opportunities

Energetic work environment

Work with Campus Manager

Job summary

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) in Hamilton, on the North Island, invites applications for a Culinary Tutor to deliver the Level 4 Cookery programme and mentor students in a supportive learning environment.

You will share industry insights, help students build practical skills, and prepare them for internships and future employment in the culinary sector. Prior cookery experience and a relevant qualification are essential, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ recent experience within the cookery or culinary industry.
• A relevant tertiary qualification at Level 5 or above.
• Strong practical cooking skills and broad culinary industry knowledge.
• Experience and knowledge across food, beverage and hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting a range of complex dishes using different cookery techniques.
• Food safety, hygiene and best practices within a commercial kitchen environment.
• Safe and effective knife handling and other essential kitchen skills.
• Developing communication, teamwork and professionalism in the kitchen.
• Understanding current culinary practices and expectations within the industry.
• Building confidence and preparing for internships and future employment opportunities.
• Mentor students and connect learning with the wider industry.

Skills

Culinary industry experience

Teaching or mentoring

Food safety knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification Level 5+

Job description

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) in Hamilton, on the North Island, invites applications for a Culinary Tutor to deliver the Level 4 Cookery programme and mentor students in a supportive learning environment.

You will share industry insights, help students build practical skills, and prepare them for internships and future employment in the culinary sector. Prior cookery experience and a relevant qualification are essential, with a focus on safety and teamwork.