We're seeking casual Catering Assistants to be part of our dynamic, supportive, and food-passionate crew. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love great food, and enjoy creating memorable experiences - we want to hear from you!
You will have Frontline Flair – Delivering top-notch service, helping with events, and setting up beautiful tables. You will be an All-Round Helper – From clearing plates to keeping the buffet fresh, you're there where it counts.
You must be available for work from 14th-21st November and through December leading up to Christmas.
Whether you're experienced or looking to build your skills, we’re after team players who:
· Are reliable, practical, and ready to pitch in
· Have a passion for food and great service
· Keep things clean, organised, and safe
· Communicate well and bring a positive attitude
· Ideally hold a full, clean NZ Driver’s Licence, but not essential
· Can work flexible hours and handle the heat of busy service
· A friendly, supportive team environment
· Hands-on hospitality experience
· Opportunities to grow and learn across kitchen and front-of-house roles
· Be part of events, campus life, and something meaningful every day
Nau Mai Ki Te Rōpū Akonga ō Te Whare Wānanga ō Waitaha
Welcome to The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)
Established in 1894, the UCSA is a registered not-for-profit organisation that supports UC students to succeed and belong.
Our organisation is governed by an elected Student Executive, and we employ over 300 staff. Together, we dish up a range of student-focused services, including advocacy and welfare, representation, subsidised dental and optometry, early learning centres, club support, events, and media.
The UCSA commercial team manages several cafes and bars, as well as sizeable catering and events teams delivering services to students, staff, external customers and commercial partners.
Please apply through our careers site.
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the application closing date.
UCSA is the University of Canterbury Students’ Association Incorporated. Established in 1894, UCSA is a not-for-profit organisation with charity status. Twelve elected student representatives govern UCSA with the support and guidance of external advisors via an Advisory Board. The UCSA employs up to 280 full-time, part time and casual staff who report through a Chief Executive.
Since its inception the UCSA has grown into a diverse organisation with an annual turnover of around $10.0 million. The UCSA owns a 50% share of the University Book Shop, and has net assets valued at just over $12.0 million.
After the February 2011 earthquake the UCSA moved premises from 90 Ilam Road to the South East Side of the James Hight Library. The Undercroft was redeveloped as a student space, and work is currently being undertaken to replace the facilities and services that were on offer in the old UCSA building.
The UCSA operates a number of other facilities spread around the campus, including cafes at Kirkwood village (Kirkwood cafe), Dovedale Ave Campus (Collective) and in the Law (Alibi) and Engineering (Eng Cafe) buildings.
There is academic advice and support through to social comment and entertainment by way of UCSA’s student magazine, CANTA; from huge events like Orientation, End of Lectures and Tea Party, to Childcare at UCSA’s Early Learning Centres.
This diversity reflects the many services that students have initiated to ensure that the university experience for students at Canterbury is all that it can be.
