Chef/cook/kitchen Hand

1 week ago


Timaru, New Zealand Stafford Full time

Waihi School is an independent, co-ed school located in Winchester, South Canterbury, providing primary education to boys and girls from years 4 to 8. Due to a reshuffle in the kitchen team, we are looking for some new staff to come on board. Waihi requires skilled kitchen staff with a proven track record of creating and delivering high quality fare that children love. The kitchen is truly at the heart of the school, especially for boarding students

If you are an experienced chef, cook, or kitchen hand looking for your next opportunity then we’d love to hear from you Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, job share, or weekends - let’s talk.

As a boarding school, the kitchen needs to be staffed 7 days a week during term time, from 7 am to 7pm. Shift start and finish times are varied, but you would be on a regular roster each week. Key duties include preparing, cooking, and serving delicious meals and snacks for students and staff, as well as collaborating on menu design.
- A strong history in chef/cook/kitchen roles
- Experience with large volume cooking and baking
- The desire to contribute to menu design
- A flair for cooking healthful, tasty food that children enjoy
- Maturity, with great communication skills and a sense of humour
- Enthusiasm, motivation, and a ‘can-do’ approach
- Flexibility with hours when needed for calendared functions and to cover leave/illness

What other hospitality job keeps your evenings free, and is located on a beautiful semi-rural campus in the heart of the South Island?


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