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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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Chef - Rangiura Rest Home, Putāruru

• Hours: 24 hours per week across a 7-day roster Do you have a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals and making a real difference in people's day? We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at Rangiura Rest Home in Putāruru. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking quality food, takes pride in their work, and ...
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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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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 this ...
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Catering Assistant (Part-Time), Hillview Home & Hospital - Te Kuiti

Join a friendly kitchen team where your work makes a real difference every day. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team at Hillview Home & Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in providing excellent service, and wants to help create enjoyable dining experiences for ...
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Chef - Resthaven Kitchen, Cambridge

• Permanent Position - 40 hours per week (across Monday to Sunday) • Shifts range from 6am - 2:30pm and 9am - 5:30pm. Do you enjoy preparing wholesome food that makes a difference to people's day? Are you an experienced Chef who takes pride in delivering quality meals and providing excellent service? We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our team at Resthaven ...
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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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Catering Assistant - Fonterra Hautapu

• 14 hours per week | Saturdays & Sundays (with occasional weekday shifts as required) We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our café team at Fonterra Hautapu in the Waikato. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with food, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a supportive team. The role is primarily based ...
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Chef - Selwyn Village, Auckland

• Rostered shifts across Monday to Sunday – 40 hours per week Cater Plus is proud to be the Food Service Provider for Selwyn Village, located in Point Chevalier, Auckland and owned by The Selwyn Village ltd. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to lead our kitchen team and oversee food service operations across this prestigious aged care village. This is an exciting ...
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Site Manager - Woolworths CRDC, Christchurch

• Monday to Friday | 40 Hours Per Week We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated Site Manager to lead our team at the Woolworths Christchurch Regional Distribution Centre (CRDC) in Hornby, Christchurch. As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the café and food service, ensuring exceptional customer service, high food ...
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Catering Assistant - Rangiura Rest Home, Putāruru

• Part-Time Position | Immediate Start Available • 24 hours per week across a 7-day roster, with shifts from 2.30pm to 9.00pm. Do you enjoy helping others and take pride in providing great food service? Would you like to be part of a friendly team that makes a real difference to residents' daily lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic ...
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Site Manager - Elizabeth Knox Kitchen (Epsom), Auckland

• Full-time 40 hours per week, 9am to 5:30pm over 7-day roster An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Site Manager to lead the kitchen operation at Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital in Epsom. Lead One of Our Largest Aged Care Kitchen Operations. This key leadership role is ideal for a skilled Chef Manager with a passion for food, people leadership, and ...
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Catering Assistant - (ANDC) Countdown, Wiri

• (Monday – Friday 2.00pm-8:30pm) 30 hours per week. Located in the Countdown Wiri Distribution Centre is the Cater Plus café. This is a sole charge position taking responsibility for the café once the Site Manager has finished for the day. During your shift you will be preparing sandwiches, serving the customers, reheating the lunch meal options, and keeping the café clean. You ...
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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 ...
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Catering Assistant / Cleaner - Kimihia Home & Hospital, Huntly

Kimihia Home & Hospital is proudly located in the heart of Huntly East, just off Great South Road. Nestled in a peaceful residential area, our home is only a short walk from the beautiful Lake Hakanoa Park, offering a tranquil setting for residents, staff, and visitors alike. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and positive Catering Assistant / Cleaner to join our team. This is a ...
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Catering Assistant, Taumarunui

- Aged Care Kitchen - 20 hours per week (as per weekly roster) - Permanent part-time position Do you enjoy helping to create and deliver great food service? Are you reliable, hardworking, and keen to be part of a supportive kitchen team? If yes, we would love to hear from you. Cater Plus is a growing leader in the food service industry, operating in over 100 kitchens across New Zealand. ...
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Operations Support Team Opportunities - Casual Chef & Catering Assistant, Wellington Region

Cater Plus is building a dedicated Operations Support Team to provide flexible cover and operational support across our café, catering, and hospitality sites throughout the Wellington region. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable people to join us in one of two casual roles: Chef or Catering Assistant. These roles are ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, thrive in different ...
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Chef - Kerikeri Retirement Village, Kerikeri

• 30 hours per week Kerikeri Retirement Village is a charitable organisation and home to 66 residents living in our accredited residential care facility. The village provides three levels of care across our wings: hospital-level care, rest home care, and specialist dementia care. We are currently looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team at Kerikeri Retirement ...
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Casual Cook / Catering Assistant – Kerikeri Resthome, Kerikeri

Kerikeri Retirement Village is a charitable organisation and home to 66 residents, living in our accredited residential care facility. The village provides three levels of care across our wings: hospital level care, rest home care, and specialist dementia care. We are looking for a friendly and reliable Casual Cook / Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team. This is a flexible role, ideal ...
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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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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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Catering Assistant - Wakefield Hospital, Wellington

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 proud to be delivering restaurant quality food offerings to ...
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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 (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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