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 enjoys working in a structured environment and takes pride in preparing hearty, nutritious meals for young people.

What we offer:
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced team
• Education sector environment with school holiday periods

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for boarding students
• Support the delivery of consistent, nutritious, and appealing food
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety
• Assist with menu preparation and meal service
• Ensure stock rotation and efficient kitchen systems
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness
• Support the Site Manager and step up when required
• Deliver food and catering items for school functions and events as required

What you'll bring:
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong focus on quality, consistency, and service
• Reliability and good time management skills
• Experience in high-volume or institutional catering (advantageous)
• A full New Zealand driver's licence (essential), as the role requires delivery of food and catering items for functions when needed

Who we are:
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.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Police Vetting and a Convictions History check.

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.