Production Assistant

UCSA; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA) in Christchurch is seeking a Production Assistant for the Healthy School Lunches Program. The role supports the Production Team with daily kitchen operations and ensures nutritious lunches are prepared to a high standard and ready on time.

Based at the Hornby Production Kitchen, the role runs 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, aligned with school term time, with day shifts typically 6.30am–2.00pm. NZ work entitlement is required.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ previous experience in a kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a team.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure.
• Physically fit as some heavy lifting is required.
• Honest, dependable, diligent, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand (NZ citizen/resident or valid visa).

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Team with daily operations of the kitchen.
• Assist with planning, ordering and coordinating designated kitchen sections.
• Ensure lunches are prepared to a high standard and ready on time.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Physical fitness

Reliability

Work entitlement NZ

Job description

Production Assistant | Healthy School Lunches Program

35 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Primary/Secondary school term time

University of Canterbury Student's Association (UCSA)

The Healthy School Lunches Program is a government initiative that aims to reduce food insecurity by providing children with access to a nutritious school lunch every day. The UCSA provides around 2700 of these lunches each day in the Christchurch area.

Based at our Hornby Production Kitchen, the Production Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Production Team with the daily operations of the kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation and production, ensuring delicious and nutritious lunches are prepared to a high standard and ready on time. You will also work closely with the Production Supervisor to assist with planning, ordering and coordinating designated sections of the kitchen, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the production operation.

This is a full-time role of 35 hours per week Monday - Friday, during primary/ secondary term time.

In this role, you will work day shifts which are generally 6.30am – 2.00pm.

You will have:

• At least two years’ previous experience in a kitchen environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - especially the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, show initiative and work well under pressure
• Physically fit as some heavy lifting is required
• Honest, dependable, diligent, flexible and enthusiastic
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand either as a New Zealand citizen/resident or valid work visa

About UCSA

Nau Mai Ki Te Rōpū Akonga ō Te Whare Wānanga ō Waitaha

Welcome to The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)

Established in 1894, the UCSA is a registered not-for-profit organisation that supports UC students to succeed and belong.

Our organisation is governed by an elected Student Executive, and we employ over 300 staff. Together, we dish up a range of student-focused services, including advocacy and welfare, representation, subsidised dental and optometry, early learning centres, club support, events, and media.

The UCSA commercial team manages several cafes and bars, as well as sizeable catering and events teams delivering services to students, staff, external customers and commercial partners.