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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 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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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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Casual Catering Assistant / Cook - Operations Support / Floater – Taranaki Region

Do you thrive on variety and enjoy supporting teams across multiple sites? We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant/Cook 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 region. This ...
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Brand & Marketing Coordinator, Auckland

30 hours per week. Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting a busy team? Do you enjoy coordinating projects, maintaining systems and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? We are looking for a motivated Brand & Marketing Coordinator to join our team and provide administrative, coordination and operational support to our sales and marketing ...
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Chef – Hamilton Boys’ High School Boarding, Hamilton

• Permanent part-time position 17.5 hours per week • Sunday: 9:00am - 7:00pm (30-minute unpaid break) • Monday: 10:30am - 7:00pm (30-minute unpaid break) We're looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and experienced Chef to join our catering team at Hamilton Boys’ High School, supporting the daily food service for our boarding students. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who ...
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Site Manager - Fonterra Takanini Ambury Café, Auckland

• Immediate Start • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Based at Ambury Café, Fonterra Takanini We are looking for an experienced and motivated Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our busy onsite café and kitchen. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, customer service, food safety compliance, and efficient ...
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Chef / Cook - FRDC, Palmerston North

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 5:00am - 1:30pm Love creating great food and enjoy having your weekends and public holidays free? Cater Plus is seeking an experienced and reliable Chef/Cook to join our close-knit team at the Fonterra Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing quality food in a fast-paced ...
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Dual Weekend Cook & Catering Assistant – Aged Care, Kapiti Coast

- Permanent 32 hours per week - Catering Assistant: Thursday & Friday 7am-3.30pm - Weekend Cook: Saturday & Sunday 8.30am-5pm We are looking for a reliable, energetic cook 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 ...
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Cook – Ingham's, Waitoa

24 hours per week as rostered Monday to Friday This position is part time but can be flexible to work across the various shift start and finish times as required. Do you have experience working in an open kitchen cafeteria? Looking for a local role in the Matamata-Piako District? Yes – then read on! We have an opportunity for a Cook superstar to join our team based at Ingham’s, ...
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Catering Assistant – Birthcare Auckland (Parnell)

Permanent Part-Time Role | 28.25 Hours Per Week • Monday: 7:30am - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm • Friday: 7:30am - 2:45pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm • Saturday: 7:30am - 2:45pm Looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a real difference every day? Join our friendly team at Birthcare Auckland, a leading primary maternity hospital in Parnell, and help create a positive dining ...
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Chef/Site Manager - Banbury Park, Christchurch

Chef/Site Manager - Banbury Park • Full-time role | 40 hours per week Are you an experienced Chef and leader with a passion for creating delicious meals and baked goods, leading a team, and making a positive difference in the lives of others? Cater Plus is proud to provide catering services to Banbury Care Centre in Halswell, Christchurch. We are seeking a motivated and experienced ...
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Catering Assistant - Wakefield Hospital, Wellington

Position 1: Monday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (8 hours) Position 2: Wednesday - Saturday, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (22 hours) 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 ...
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Casual Catering Assistant – Griffins Papakura, Auckland

Are you passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and looking for flexible casual work? Cater Plus is proud to provide catering services at Griffins Snacks Papakura, home to many of New Zealand's favourite biscuits. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistant to join our team and help deliver a great food experience to our customers. This is a varied role ...
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Catering Assistant – New Plymouth

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday Are you energetic and hard working with a can-do attitude? Do you thrive in a busy, fast paced and dynamic team environment? We would love to hear from you! Cater Plus is the proud new catering service provider at Tegel New Plymouth and we are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team this busy onsite café. In this position you will be ...
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Catering Assistant (Baker), Invercargill

30 hours per week (Mon–Fri) 38 weeks per year | Invercargill Cater Plus is proud to operate the in house kitchen at Southland Boys’ High School Boarding House in Invercargill. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Baker / Catering Assistant to join our small, experienced team, supporting the preparation of breakfast and daily catering for hostel students. This is an education ...
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