Catering Assistants

7 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand UCSA Full time

We are currently seeking Catering Assistants to join our catering team at University Hall, in Ilam. The keys tasks for the role include:

- Ensure food production and storage areas are maintained and spotless
- Ensure all kitchen equipment such as cutlery, glasses, plates are up kept to a high
- standard
- Maintain and upkeep the drinks machines
- When required, will assist chefs with food presentation and preparation, and service at the servery during meal times
- Stock control
- Provide exceptional customer service at all times

These roles are full time positions, during university term-time.

Personal Attributes
- Must be able to work in a team environment and get along with a diverse range of people, including university students
- Must understand basic health and safety standards, including food safety
- Ability to prioritise, multitask, show initiative and work well under pressure
- Have at least 2 years' experience in the same or similar role, ideally
- Have an open, friendly and helpful approach to residents and staff of the residence.
- Have an energetic and positive attitude Honest, dependable, diligent, flexible and enthusiastic

**The UCSA**

The University of Canterbury Students’ Association Incorporated (UCSA) is a not-for-profit organisation with charity status. Fourteen elected student representatives govern the UCSA with the support and guidance of external advisors via an Advisory Board. Over 250 full time, part time and casual staff report through to the Chief Executive. We offer many services to ensure that the university experience for students at UC is all that it can be.

**Benefits of working for the UCSA**:

- Free, confidential counselling available via OCP
- 20% discount on/at the following: UCSA cafes and bars, OnCampus Catering orders, equipment from The Hire Store and purchases from the University Book Shop
- Free Haere-roa venue hire (when available)
- Staff rates on UC Rec Centre memberships
- Friday drinks and nibbles
- Free flu vaccinations
- An excellent working environment

You must be a New Zealand Citizen or resident or otherwise be able to prove that you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.


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