Catering Assistant - Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre (MRRC)

• Permanent Part-Time | Minimum 24 Hours Per Week

Join the team at Cater Plus and make a meaningful difference at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre (MRRC).
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to support our kitchen team in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. This is a rewarding role where your contribution helps support wellbeing, community, and a positive dining experience.

This position offers a minimum of 24 hours per week, worked across a seven-day roster, including weekend work.

About the role:
As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important part in the smooth operation of the kitchen and dining service. You will work alongside our cooks and kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared, presented, and served to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting with food preparation and meal service
• Supporting the delivery of a positive dining experience for residents
• Following food safety, hygiene, and cleaning procedures
• Washing dishes and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Assisting with stock rotation and basic food handling tasks
• Understanding and accommodating dietary and cultural requirements
• Working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Some lifting may be required (up to 20kg)

About you:
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
• Previous experience in hospitality, food service, catering, or a similar environment
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Knowledge of dietary requirements, including texture-modified meals such as minced and moist or puréed foods (preferred)
• An understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• The ability to work flexible hours across a seven-day roster
• Physical capability to meet the demands of the role

Why join Cater Plus?
Cater Plus is one of New Zealand’s leading catering companies with over 780 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.