Term-Time School Chef | Flexible Hours & Events

St Margaret's College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret's College in Christchurch, NZ (Merivale) is seeking a fully trained School Chef to join our catering team. This 40-hour-per-week role runs primarily during term time, with weekend and school holiday shifts as needed.

You will prepare meals for boarding students, day girls, on-site café and events, handling a varied menu from lunch and dinner to catering for functions, using your commercial kitchen skills and working with Kitchen Assistants.

Qualifications

• Fully trained and experienced Chef.
• NZ residency and NZ driver's licence required.
• 6+ years’ experience in a commercial kitchen delivering for large numbers.
• Experience with a varied menu including baking and canapes for events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals for boarding house, day girls, on-site café and catered functions.
• Work with Kitchen Assistants to maintain quality and workflow.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Culinary skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Job description

St Margaret's College in Christchurch, NZ (Merivale) is seeking a fully trained School Chef to join our catering team. This 40-hour-per-week role runs primarily during term time, with weekend and school holiday shifts as needed.

You will prepare meals for boarding students, day girls, on-site café and events, handling a varied menu from lunch and dinner to catering for functions, using your commercial kitchen skills and working with Kitchen Assistants.