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Cater Plus is a food service company that is big enough to deliver, but small enough to care. Born in our founder’s Hamilton home kitchen in 2006, we have expanded to manage over 100 food establishments nationwide! With a team of over 700 staff members, our values of Passion for Food and Excellence in Service starts with good staff and we know it!

Why us?
It's all about our Culture! Our principles of People, Values, Passion, Excellence, and Service reflect our core beliefs. Backed by a positive, engaging, and high-performing team, we take pride in creating the best work environment in the industry.

We are passionate about food and our people and offer:
- Comprehensive support, training, and development
- Genuine opportunities for future career growth

We are always on the lookout for individuals who align with our values to help us deliver on our promises. Explore our current job openings, and if any resonate with you, and you share our passion for food and exceptional service, we look forward to hearing from you!

CURRENT VACANCIES

Weekend - Catering Assistant – Fixed term – Parental leave cover 6 months, Auckland

• Passion for Food / Excellence in Service • Ons Dorp – Dutch Retirement Home - Henderson • 15 Hours per week (Saturday and Sunday - 6:30am – 2:30pm) We are seeking a reliable individual who enjoys interacting with the elderly and making their day by serving amazing meals. This rewarding role is perfect for someone looking for short week allowing more time for family and ...
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Site Manager - Mt Albert Grammar Boarding School Residence, Auckland

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30am – 7pm (40 hours per week) This position supports the delivery of a hearty, home-style evening meal service for boarders at Centennial House, Mt Albert Grammar School. As Site Manager, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming “home away from home” environment that supports the wellbeing of students through quality food, service, and site ...
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Catering Assistant, Matamata

Part time Permanent Position We are on the lookout for a passionate Catering assistant who is eager to showcase their culinary skills and provide exceptional customer service to the 25 residents plus meals on wheels recipients at our facility in Matamata. We have a part-time opportunity available for a Catering Assistant to support our team. We are looking for a motivated individual who is ...
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Catering Assistant – Gillies Hospital, Auckland

Monday – Friday (4pm until 8pm), 20 hours per week, Permanent part time. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable catering assistant who has a passion for food and is keen to take the next step in their career by joining our team. This position is based at Gillies Hospital in Epsom, Auckland where we are committed to providing restaurant quality meals (a la carte) and ...
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Chef – Te Hopai Home & Hospital (Newtown), Wellington

32 hours per week (4 days, rostered across 7 days) Shifts: 5.30am – 2pm & 10am – 6.30pm We are looking for a capable, reliable Chef to join our supportive team at Te Hopai Home and Hospital in Newtown. Here we cater for around 150 residents across a full range of aged care needs, providing wholesome, home style meals that make a real difference in daily life. This is a great opportunity ...
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Catering Assistant – Birthcare Auckland (Parnell)

Fixed shifts: Friday & Saturday, 5pm–8pm (6 hours per week) Looking for a part time role where you can make a real difference? Join our small, supportive team at Birthcare Auckland and help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for new parents and their families. Birthcare Auckland, part of the Evolution Health Group, is a primary maternity hospital in Parnell offering birthing and ...
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Casual Chef, Catering Assistant & Cleaner – Craighead Diocesan School , Timaru

• Flexible Casual Hours – Join a Supportive Team Looking for a casual opportunity with variety and challenge? Our Craighead team is growing, and we’re looking for Chefs, Catering Assistants, and Cleaners to support our operations across the site. These casual roles are perfect for people who enjoy flexible work, helping a team run smoothly, and being part of a supportive workplace. No ...
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Chef – Howick Baptist Aged Care - Auckland

40 hours per week – Wednesday to Sunday Wednesday to Thursday 9:30am till 6pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6:00am till 2:30pm Do you work hard, but love to have fun along the way? Do you enjoy making people’s day preparing and serving great food? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef to join our team at Howick Baptist aged care team in Auckland. With a set menu, and as ...
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Causal Catering Assistant – Kerikeri Resthome, Kerikeri

Kerikeri Retirement Village is a charitable organisation that is home to approximately 200 people, with 66 of those living in our accredited residential care facility. This village has three levels of care within our three wings; hospital level (total care), rest home care and a wing for people with dementia. The Role: Enjoy this casual role to suit your studies or lifestyle. The ideal ...
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Chef – Operations Support, Waikato

- Passion for Food / Excellence in Service - Great remuneration package plus fuel allowance - 40 hours per week as and rostered across 7 days (Monday to Sunday) Looking for a new opportunity? Like a position with variety and challenge? Our team in the Waikato is growing, and we need an experienced chef, who can work across a variety of aged care, private hospital, and cafe settings which ...
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Weekend Cook– Aged Care, Lower Hutt

Part Time: Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am and 5.30pm Are you an experienced cook seeking that work/life balance, or an accomplished home cook looking to share your passion and skill with the 75 residents of this aged care facility? Aroha Care Centre for the Elderly in Lower Hutt offers a warm, caring, Christian environment, with quality care and a sense of security. This is a position to ...
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Catering Assistant - Ashbury Heights Resthome, Whangarei

Permanent Part time, 25 hours per week We have an opportunity for a courteous and reliable individual who enjoys interacting with the elderly and making their day by serving amazing meals. Cater Plus is the proud service provider for the new Ashbury Heights Resthome in Whangarei. We are committed to providing high quality meals that are produced fresh everyday. To be successful in ...
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Cook and Catering Assistant – Aged Care, Paraparaumu

Casual opportunities for two enthusiastic individuals – As and when required. We are looking for reliable, energetic team members with a friendly, can-do attitude to join our kitchen team at Coastal Villas Retirement Village, in the heart of the Kapiti Coast. Help us deliver exceptional food service and make a real difference in the lives of our residents! Cook Role As a Cook, you ...
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Chef Manager - Operations Support, Auckland

- Passion for Food / Excellence in Service - Variety and challenge – no two days the same! - 40 hours per week across a 7 day roster We have a rare opportunity for a passionate, adaptable, and flexible, hands-on Chef Manager to help us deliver the best food experience in the industry. About the Role: Working across our various in-house kitchens and cafés in Auckland to cover chef ...
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Weekend Cook/Catering Assistant – Fonterra Hautapu

Saturdays and Sundays – 7:00am – 1:30pm, 14 hours per week We are seeking a hands-on Cook/Catering Assistant to join our vibrant café team at Fonterra Hautapu, located in the heart of the Waikato. This role is perfect for someone who loves creating, cooking, and presenting delicious, wholesome meals, while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of a busy café. Think of crafting ...
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Casual Catering Assistant - Operations Support, Northland Region

Casual (Available over 7 days. Weekdays and weekends). Do you enjoy variety? With 4 kitchens and 2 cafes within the Northland region, we have a rare opportunity for a passionate, adaptable, and flexible, hands-on Catering assistant who enjoys the variety of working across all these sites. With various size aged care kitchens, an industrial cafeteria and public Cafe, this role will keep ...
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Cook - Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre (MRRC), Auckland

Permanent - 32 hours per week Take the next step in your culinary career with Cater Plus at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. We are looking for an experienced and reliable Cook to join our team at MRRC, supporting the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a culturally diverse environment. This is a rewarding role where your skills will directly ...
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Site Manager – Fonterra Whareroa

Monday to Friday- 6am to 3pm We are seeking a hands-on chef actively involved in the creating, cooking, and presentation of food, as well as the day-to-day running of our Café based at Fonterra Whareroa located in Hawera, Taranaki. This is a busy site with over 1000 staff as well as contractors who regularly work on site, with the Canteen feeding between 500 and 600 people per day. Think ...
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Cook/Catering Assistant, Matamata

Full time Permanent Position - 40 hours We are on the lookout for a passionate kitchen staff member who is eager to showcase their culinary skills and provide exceptional customer service to the 25 residents plus meals on wheels recipients at our facility in Matamata. We have an opportunity available for a full-time Cook/Catering Assistant to support our team, so we are looking for a ...
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Chef Manager - Taumarunui

Do you have a passion for preparing and delivering excellent food service? Do you have the skills and the know-how to work in a busy aged care kitchen? Yes, then we want to hear from you. Cater Plus is a growing leader in the food service industry, operating in over 100 kitchens across New Zealand, and pleased to be the service provider for a 45-bed aged residential care home in Taumarunui. ...
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Cook - Mt Albert Grammar Boarding School Kitchen, Auckland

Hours: Saturday to Wednesday (40 hours per week) Cook at Mt Albert Grammar School, Boarding House. Take the next step in your career with Cater Plus. A rare vacancy has arisen for a talented cook, with a flair for baking and a keen interest to learn, to join Cater Plus and the family at Mt Albert Grammar School. With over 100 students, our aim is to provide a home away from home that ...
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Catering Assistant – Waste Management, Auckland

Part time: 22.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday 10.30am to 3.00pm). Closed Public holidays. Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Love food and working with people? Cater Plus is on the hunt for a passionate catering assistant to join The Hub Café at Waste Management, East Tamaki. To be successful in this role you need to be high energy with a can-do attitude and a friendly ...
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Chef – Gillies Hospital, Auckland

Monday – Friday (11:00am until 7:30pm) plus every other Saturday (6:00am – 10:00am) We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, reliable and experienced Chef who has a passion for food and is keen to take the next step in their career by joining our team. This position is based at Gillies Hospital in Epsom, Auckland where we are committed to providing restaurant quality meals (a la ...
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Chef - Operations Support / Floater – Taranaki Region

Permanent Full-Time Do you thrive on variety and enjoy supporting teams across multiple sites? We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef to join our team as an Operations Support / Floater, providing regional support across multiple sites in the Taranaki region. This role plays a key part in covering leave, supporting staffing gaps, and ensuring continuity of service across the ...
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Chef – Thornhill Vintners, Blenheim

Starting February 2026. 32 hours per week, Permanent Full time. Do you have a passion for preparing and delivering a top-notch food service? An opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef to join Cater Plus and our team at Thornhill Vintners where we cater for some of the RSE workers in Marlborough. We are seeking a passionate and experienced chef to join our established and loyal ...
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Catering Assistant - Wakefield Hospital, Wellington

Part time (21.5 hours) Wed/Thurs/Fri 3pm – 8pm Sat 9am – 4pm Are you an energetic team player with a can-do attitude and a friendly smile? Do you thrive in a busy, fast paced, and dynamic environment? Wakefield Hospital, based in the heart of Wellington, offers a wide range of high-quality private healthcare services, and Cater Plus is proud to be delivering restaurant ...
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Weekend Cook, Fonterra Kapuni

Permanent Part Time 13 hours per week Saturday and Sunday, 6am – 1.00pm Do you have a passion for delivering delicious food to your customers? We are looking for a reliable individual for our café located on site at the Fonterra factory in Kapuni, – a small settlement located about 20 minutes South of Stratford, in the Taranaki Basin. Please note that this is a sole charge role over the ...
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Casual Catering Assistant - Griffins Papakura

Casual Catering Assistant – Griffins Papakura An exciting opportunity has arrived for a passionate and hands on Casual Catering Assistant who is ready for a new challenge. Cater Plus is the proud catering service provider for Griffins Snacks, Papakura, manufacturer of many iconic Kiwi biscuits. Our onsite café will cater for up to 400 production and distribution staff on a daily basis. ...
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Weekend Cook, Aged Care - Taumarunui

Saturday and Sunday Are you an accomplished home cook looking to pick up a part-time job or additional hours? We are on the lookout for a passionate Cook who would enjoy the opportunity to share their culinary skills with the residents at this aged residential care home based in Taumarunui. This position is covering the Chef Manager’s days off, and we require a reliable and hardworking ...
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Cook / Baker, Nelson (Part time)

16.5 hours per week Are you looking for an opportunity to fit work around life’s other commitments? If you’ve answered yes, then we want to hear from you! We are looking for an accomplished cook or baker that’s keen to share their passion and culinary skills. If you are warm and engaging with a can-do attitude, then we need you to help us deliver the best food service experience in ...
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