School Kitchen Manager Full Time 40 Hours / 46 Weeks
About the role
Are you a passionate culinary professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our ākonga/students? Haeata Community Campus is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to lead our Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches programme.
In this role, you will oversee daily commercial kitchen operations, leading a passionate team to prepare and serve delicious, high-quality, nutritionally balanced and culturally appropriate kai to our students on time every day.
Key responsibilities
Design daily and monthly menus aligned with Ministry of Education guidelines, catering to specific dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences
Actively involve ākonga through feedback and taste tests
Prepare, cook, and portion meals in a high-volume environment while minimizing food wastage and managing surpluses safely
Manage and maintain the school's Food Control Plan (FCP) under the Food Act 2014, completing all mandatory logs
Ensure strict sanitation and FIFO stock control
Roster, train, and supervise Kitchen Kaimahi and student helpers
Manage inventory ordering within budget guidelines and maintain computer supply logs
Embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, incorporating Te Reo me ngā tikanga into daily interactions and kitchen culture
About you
Proven experience in a commercial kitchen or high-volume catering environment
Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Basic computer literacy (e.g., Excel, digital logs)
Clear communication skills
Genuine commitment to supporting the health, well-being, and cultural identity of ākonga and school community
Ability to pass a mandatory Police Vet Check under the Children's Act 2014
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in commercial catering and why you would be a great fit for Haeata Community Campus to Jodi Brown [email protected]
For enquiries or more information, please contact the Business and Finance Manager Carly Tainui [email protected].