Chef de Partie

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work in a vibrant student‑living environment delivering fresh, high‑quality meals daily.
• Grow your culinary career with structured development, training, and NZQA pathways.
• Join a supportive team where your craft directly enhances resident wellbeing.

He angitūtanga / The Opportunity:

We're looking for a passionate Chef / CDP to join our UniLodge team at the University of Canterbury. In this role, you'll prepare, cook, and serve high‑quality meals while ensuring all food production meets Compass Group standards, contractual requirements, and strict Health & Safety and Food Safety practices.

Ko ō kawenga / Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present meals to high quality and consistency standards.
• Receive, store, rotate, and maintain kitchen supplies while supporting cost‑effective catering control.
• Maintain all hygiene, cleaning, and food safety compliance requirements.
• Support customer satisfaction by maintaining professional presentation and contributing to menu development.
• Communicate effectively, coach others, and follow all company processes and safety procedures.

He kōrero mōu / About You:

• NZQA Level 4 Cookery qualification (or equivalent) with experience in a similar cooking environment.
• A positive team player who performs well under pressure and maintains professionalism.
• Physically fit, reliable, hardworking, and committed to high hygiene standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexible, motivated, and eager to continue developing your skills.

Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive training & development including online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• Formal career pathways to support your growth.
• Rewards & recognition including Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses.
• A strong Health & Safety culture supporting your wellbeing at work.
• Corporate & retail discounts on health insurance, gyms, optometry and more.
• Site‑specific perks such as free uniforms, on‑site parking, subsidised accommodation, and access to amenities (varies by location).

Visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

• Mō mātou / About UsWe are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential****moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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