38 trainee cook jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$24 - $25 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$24 to $25 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Choose when and where you work
Build your hospitality skills

Kitchen Hands Wanted | Auckland $24 - $25 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay | Weekly Pay | Flexible Shifts The Recruitment Network is looking for

subClassification: Kitchen & Sandwich HandsKitchen & Sandwich Hands classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Chef de Partie

at Staffing Agency Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

NZD 36 - 38 an hour

Contract / ongoing opportunities
Flexible shifts based on operational requirements
Opportunity for experienced chefs to step in and get straight to work

Prepare and cook European-style dishes to a high standard

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

19d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Sous Chef - Seasonal Fixed Term

at Collective Hospitality

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Eden, Auckland

$40 – $45 per hour

Sous Chef, 3 month fixed term. Immediate start to early December, $40 to $45 per hour for a busy event catering team.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

15d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Part Time Culinary Technology Coach

at Frankly Fresh

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland(Hybrid)

$27 – $35 per hour

Part-time or contractor role supporting training and rollout of Meals Solutions across New Zealand.

subClassification: TutoringTutoring classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

19d ago

Listed seven days ago

Process Operators & Technical Graduates

at Leaft Foods Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of groundbreaking food-processing technology and help to launch a whole industry!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Experienced Chefs Wanted – Wellington

at Otago University Students' Association

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$32 to $35/hr + 8% Holiday Pay

Earn $32 to $35 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Choose when and where you work
Make a meaningful difference preparing nutritious meals

Experienced Chefs Wanted Wellington $32 to $35/hr + 8% Holiday Pay | Weekly Pay | Flexible Casual Shifts Cook Your Way into Your Next

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Student Cooking Workshop Facilitator

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Dunedin, Otago

OUSA's Recreation Programme is looking for a facilitator to deliver 6-8 cooking workshops for tertiary students throughout 2027.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Experienced Chefs Wanted | Auckland | Casual & Flexible

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$32 - $36 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Earn $32 to $36 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Choose when and where you work
Make a meaningful difference preparing nutritious meals

Experienced Chefs Wanted | Auckland | Casual & Flexible $32 - $36 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay | Weekly Pay | Lots of Work Available The

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

18d ago

Listed one day ago

Production Chef - Fixed Term Contract (until April 2027)

at Country Lane Group Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Phillipstown, Canterbury

If you're passionate about food and have that particular eye for detail then we want to hear from you.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

1d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Casual |Catering Assistants Wanted | Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive

Casual Catering Assistants Wanted | Christchurch Are you looking for flexible casual work in Christchurch with the opportunity to pick up plenty

subClassification: Kitchen & Sandwich HandsKitchen & Sandwich Hands classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Cooks Assistant - Fixed Term

at Ryman Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Elevate your kitchen expertise!
Experience a dynamic work environment, keeping your skills sharp
Access 60+ Ryman discounts in childcare, insurance, banking, retail and more

Unlock your culinary potential, we're hiring Cooks Assistants to paint flavour onto every plate!

subClassification: Kitchen & Sandwich HandsKitchen & Sandwich Hands classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Chef

at Oceania Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Make a difference that truly matters - every task, every day.
One team, working together to deliver exceptional care.
Care is at the centre of everything we do - for residents and each other.

Creative chef wanted! Flexible roster, great work-life balance, and join a caring community team.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Technicians - Sample Reception - Fixed Term 12 months

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Work for Australasia's largest Food Testing Laboratory.
Train on the job and develop your career.
Supportive team and mentoring Management

2 full-time fixed term (12 months) Technicians for our Sample Reception department. Work for the Southern Hemispheres largest food testing lab.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Masterton | Catering Assistants & Kitchenhands | Casual Work

This is a Contract/Temp job

Masterton, Wellington

$24 - $26 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay
Day Shifts Available
$24 - $26 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Catering Assistants & Kitchenhands | Flexible Casual Work | Masterton $24 - $26 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay | Weekly Pay | Day Shifts Available

subClassification: Kitchen & Sandwich HandsKitchen & Sandwich Hands classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Graduates, Kick‑start your career

at Huntress Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Paid Weekly!

Develop transferable skills employers value
Varied roles with no two days the same
Supportive team environments with great training and development

Entry‑level and early‑career admin opportunities supporting busy teams while gaining real, hands‑on experience across the business.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Chef

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southland

$40 - $46 p.h. + AL, SL, KS & Travel allowance

Unique 10-on, 4-off lifestyle working with unforgettable views
Competitive hourly rate with accommodation and travel allowance
Work in Milford Sound, one of the most spectacular destinations in the world

Cook, cruise, and explore. Great pay, accommodation provided, and the chance to work in one of the world's best destinations.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Cold Store Production Operator

at ALH Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

$24

Join A Supportive Team With PPE, Clothing & A Strong Focus On Your Safety!
Full Training Provided - No Previous Experience Necessary!
Early Starts, Long-Term Opportunities & Great Potential To Grow!

We are looking for motivated Cold Store Warehouse Pickers to start work ASAP. Full training provided with competitive pay and opportunities to grow.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Casual Catering Chefs – Christchurch | $32–$35/hr

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 32 - 34 per hour

8% Holiday Pay on every shift
Flexible Work
$32.00 to $35.00

Casual Catering Chefs Christchurch | $32 to $35/hr More shifts. More flexibility. More choice . TRN is looking for experienced Catering

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Chef de Partie

at Flockhill Lodge

This is a Contract/Temp job

Great staff accommodation
Competitive pay rate

Exciting opportunity to work with New Zealand's luxury lodge Chef of the Year!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Travelling Chefs Wanted | Full-Time Hours | Casual Contract

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 32 - 34 per hour

Up to 60 hours per week
Time off over Christmas + New Year
Accommodation provided for eligible travelling positions

Travelling Chefs Wanted | Full-Time Hours | Casual Contract Work & Travel | Christmas & New Year Off |  Great Earning Potential

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Casual Chefs

at Venues Ōtautahi

This is a Contract/Temp job

Based in our State-of-the-art Production kitchen at One New Zealand Stadium
Plenty of daytime hours available
Living wage employer

Help raise our food service to new levels

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Trades Labourer

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work alongside experienced tradespeople and learn new skills
$25 - $26 ph - Paid weekly
No previous experience required

Looking for your next opportunity? We're after keen Labourers who aren't afraid to get stuck in and want to build their career.

Recruited byRebecca Spittal

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Casual Aged Care Chefs – Christchurch | $32–$35/hr

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Millennium Hotels and Resorts

NZD 32 - 35 per hour

$32.00 to $35.00 Hourly
Flexible casual work
Flexibility to take time off over Christmas

Casual Aged Care Chefs Christchurch | $32 to $35/hr Experienced Chef looking for flexible work in Christchurch? TRN is looking for

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Pastry Chef

at Flockhill Lodge

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Stunning views!
Great pay!
Staff accommodation available!

Come and spend summer in the south island in a stunning luxury lodge!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

12h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Chef de Partie

This is a Contract/Temp job