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 catering for special dietary requirements on request. Gillies Hospital is part of the Southern Cross group and is designed with a focus on short stay surgery and family-centered care, with four theatres, a purpose-built day-stay facility and 16 inpatient beds with ensuite facilities.

You will be involved in all aspects of food preparation, taking patient orders and delivering meals to rooms, whilst keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. This role requires great communication skills as you will be interacting with your team, patients and hospital staff.

The ideal candidates will:
• support our talented chefs with food preparation, baking set up tables and trolleys for meals.
• assist with service, keep the kitchen clean, and do dishes.
• be able to work safely in an small but tidy kitchen with large hot pots and trays.
• be comfortable entering patient rooms when required to provide service.
• be an exceptional team player with a flexible, committed, can-do attitude.
• be resilient and able to work under pressure in a busy and dynamic environment.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with people and making their day by serving amazing meals!

Who we are:
Cater Plus is one of New Zealand’s leading catering companies with over 740 team members nationwide. We’re known for great food, great service, and creating workplaces where people feel supported, valued, and proud of what they do.

How to apply:
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ citizen, resident, or valid work visa). Please include your current visa status and expiry date (if applicable) with your application.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, so don’t miss out. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be great for the role.