Kitchen Assistant - Bakery

About the Company At Campus and Collegiate Life Services, we proudly lead a range of world-class services at Otago University. Our mission is to enhance the unique Otago experience while fostering the collegiate environment that defines our institution. One of our key operations, College Catering, serves over 8,500 meals daily across eleven University Colleges, showcasing our commitment to quality and service. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant with basic baking skills to join our Bakery Department. This hands-on role will involve supporting our Lead Baker in a fast-paced and professional kitchen environment. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with food preparation, baking, and daily operations. A key aspect of this role is ensuring high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety in line with our HACCP program. While you will initially work in our Central Production Kitchen, there may be opportunities to relocate to another University College within the Dunedin campus, depending on operational needs. Further Details This is a permanent, full-time position that operates only during the academic semester (38 weeks a year, from February to November). The work hours are set for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, although these hours may be adjusted based on business requirements. The position is scheduled to commence in June 2025. The hourly wage for this role ranges from $25.53 to $26.56. Please note, candidates must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply. We will only consider applicants who have prior experience working in the baking section of a commercial kitchen. For additional information or to discuss the role confidentially, please reach out to our Executive Chef, Charlie Mancey, using the contact details provided below. Application If you are interested in applying, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, by clicking the apply button. Please reference job number 2500743 in your application. The deadline for applications is Sunday, June 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be invited for interviews promptly. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Location: Dunedin