Production Cooks | Ka Ora, Ka Ako

Job Title: Production Cook (2 Roles)
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week (during school term time)
Pay: At least the Living Wage

About the Role:
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Production Cooks to join our team. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in preparing, cooking, and presenting meals for our school catering program. This is a hands-on role in a busy production kitchen, where attention to detail, food safety, and quality are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and package meals to agreed standards.

• Ensure all food is hygienically prepared, correctly portioned, and presented.

• Prepare dietary meals separately to prevent cross-contamination.

• Assist with stock control and monthly stocktakes.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

• Follow techniques and procedures as demonstrated by the Production Manager.

• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and delivery drivers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 National Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery)

• At least 2 years’ experience in a kitchen environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment

• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask

• Honest, reliable, and proactive attitude

• Fun, enthusiastic, and able to work unsupervised

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20kg

• Flexibility to work varied hours during school term

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.

How to Apply

Please note that, due to our summer closedown, we will not be contacting candidates until after 12 January 2026.

Please apply through our careers site.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the application closing date.