Chef – Aged Care, Putaruru

Hours: Approximately 32–37.5 hours per week
This role operates on a rotating 4 days on, 2 days off roster over a six week cycle.

Shifts are a mix of:

• 9:30am – 5:00pm (two days), and
• 5:30am – 2:00pm (two days)

This roster aligns with the average working hours of the wider kitchen team.

Do you have a passion for food and deliver a top-notch food service? Are you looking for a new challenge where you can put a smile on our residents’ faces by serving amazing meals? We would love to hear from you!

We have an opportunity for a reliable and energetic individual with a friendly can-do attitude to join our Cafe team based at Rangiura Resthome in Putaruru where we cater for around 70 residents daily. Come and help us deliver the best food service in the industry!

We require a chef with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience, who can support the Chef Manager to:
• Deliver a high volume of healthy and nutritious meals
• Prepare meals in bulk cooking style
• Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Design menus that are student friendly or relatable to the function brief
• Portray an extensive knowledge of dietary requirements and ability to implement NZ food control and safety regulations

Who You Are:
• a people person, who enjoys working in hospitality
• great at multi-tasking and can keep calm under pressure
• have experience in a café environment
• willing to learn and be a part of a great team
• A passion for food

About Cater Plus
Cater Plus is a leading New Zealand contract catering company with over 740 team members nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service and creating workplaces where people feel supported, valued, and proud of the work they do.

How to Apply
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or otherwise eligible to work in New Zealand. Please include your current visa status (and expiry date, if applicable) in your application.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t delay, apply now with your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest.