Kitchen Assistant - Hayward College

About the team

Campus and Collegiate Life Services at the University of Otago supports a range of high-quality services that help create the distinctive Otago student experience and the collegiate environment of the university. Within this division, College Catering is a substantial food operation, preparing more than 8,500 meals each day for eleven university colleges.

The opportunity

The university is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the busy food service team at Hayward College.

What the role involves

This position focuses on keeping kitchen areas clean and well maintained, ensuring dishes are washed promptly and to the standards required under the HACCP programme. The job also includes supporting meal service and assisting with basic food preparation.

Role details

This is a permanent, full-time role that runs during semester time only, from February through November. The position is based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

Working hours are 40 per week, Tuesday to Saturday.

The hourly pay range for this role is between $26.43 and $27.48.

Although the role begins at Hayward College, it may be moved to another University College on the Dunedin campus if operational needs require it.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Application notes

Interested candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter. The reference number for this vacancy is 2600951, and the closing date is Sunday, 21 June 2026. Applications may be assessed as they arrive, so interviews could be arranged quickly. The university may also choose to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Contact

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, candidates can contact Executive Chef Jason Harding.