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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

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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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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Catering Assistant - Wakefield Hospital, Wellington

30 hours per week Monday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Wednesday - Saturday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm 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 ...
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Site Manager – Rangiura Resthome, Putaruru

• Full time - 40 Hours per Week • Immediate start Are you an experienced hospitality leader with a passion for food, people, and creating exceptional dining experiences? Do you have a strong background in aged care dining and the ability to lead a team while managing a busy kitchen and café operation? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Rangiura is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Site ...
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Site Manager – Terrace View, Ashburton

40 hours per week | Sunday to Thursday, 9:00am to 5:30pm Are you an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys being hands-on in the kitchen while leading a team to deliver exceptional food and service? We are looking for a Site Manager to lead our food service operation at Terrace View Rest Home in Ashburton. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be an experienced leader and ...
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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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Barista - Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch

• Monday to Friday, 7am to 2.30pm in peak times • 25 to 35 hours a week. – Permanent (Educational Terms Only – student holidays off!) Are you passionate about coffee, customer service, and creating a welcoming café experience? Looking for a role that offers genuine work-life balance, with weekends, public holidays, and student holiday periods free? We're looking for an experienced ...
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Catering Assistant – Aged Care, Christchurch

• Part-Time | 5 Hours per Week • Tuesday: 3.00pm – 8.00pm • Location: Archer Rest Home, Beckenham, Christchurch Do you enjoy helping others and take pride in delivering excellent service? Are you looking for a part-time role that fits around your other commitments? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our kitchen ...
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Catering Assistant - Elizabeth Knox Kitchen, Auckland

• 40 hours per week • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:30am – 7:00pm • Saturday, Sunday: 6:00am – 2:30pm Are you a team player who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and making a difference through great food and service? An exciting opportunity has become available at Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital, one of our largest aged care kitchens, located in Epsom. We are ...
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Cleaner - Fonterra Darfield

Friday from 6.30am to 1pm and Saturday from 6.30am to 1pm (12 hours paid per week) What you'll do: Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy working independently and delivering a high standard of service? Cater Plus is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to join our team at Fonterra Darfield. In this role, you'll play an ...
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Chef Manager – Bluebird Café, Auckland

Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm (40 hours per week) Looking for a rewarding hospitality leadership role in South Auckland? An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate, hands-on Chef Manager to lead the team at the vibrant Bluebird Café. At Cater Plus, we're passionate about delivering great food and exceptional service, and we're looking for someone who shares that ...
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Cook / Catering Assistant – Matamata

Permanent Position | 40 Hours per Week Are you passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and love making someone's day with a delicious meal and friendly service? We're looking for a motivated Cook/Catering Assistant to join our team in Matamata, helping provide nutritious, home-style meals and exceptional service to our 25 residents and Meals on Wheels recipients. This is a ...
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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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Casual Chef – Operations Support, Northland Region

Casual (Available over 7 days. Weekdays and weekends). Do you enjoy variety and bringing your culinary skills to different environments? With multiple kitchens and sites across the Northland region, we have a great opportunity for a passionate, adaptable, and hands-on Chef who enjoys working across a variety of locations and service styles. This is a casual position supporting our ...
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Chef – Chinese (Cantonese) Home-Style Meals, Elizabeth Knox – Epsom, Auckland

We are looking for a skilled and passionate qualified Chef who understands how to prepare comforting home-style Chinese meals, with a focus on Cantonese style dishes, for older Chinese residents at Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital. This role would suit someone who takes pride in preparing familiar, nourishing meals that feel like home. What matters is practical cooking experience, a good ...
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Catering Assistants – Aged Care, Coastal Villas, Kapiti Coast - Paraparaumu

We are currently looking for 2 x Catering Assistants to join our kitchen team at Coastal Villas Retirement Village in the heart of the Kapiti Coast. If you’re reliable, friendly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Available Positions: Catering Assistant 1 • Monday to Thursday: ...
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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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Chef – Howick Baptist Aged Care - Auckland

40 hours per week – Wednesday to Sunday Wednesday/Thursday 9:30am till 6pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6am 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 part of a ...
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Cook / Catering Assistant – Woolworths PNRDC, Palmerston North

Permanent – 29 hours per week. • Monday & Tuesday: 1:30pm – 8:30pm • Saturday & Sunday: 5:30am – 1:00pm Cater Plus partners with Woolworths to deliver high quality food services in a fast paced retail environment. We are currently looking for a Cook / Experienced Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team at Woolworths PNDC. Based at a Woolworths Palmerston North, this role ...
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