Weekend Afternoon Catering Assistant - Shalom Rest Home, Northland

Hours of Work
• Saturday: 2:00pm - 6:30pm and Sunday: 2:00pm - 6:30pm
• Minimum 9 hours per weekend, with the potential for additional hours.

We are seeking a friendly and reliable Weekend Afternoon Catering Assistant to join our catering team and help provide an enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

Shalom Rest Home is a well-established aged care facility in Northland, providing a welcoming, supportive, and caring environment for our residents. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality care, hospitality, and services that promote dignity, comfort, and wellbeing. We take pride in creating a warm, home-like atmosphere where residents feel valued and connected to their community.

As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the nutritional wellbeing of our residents while helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. You will work closely with the Catering Manager and wider care team to ensure meals are presented and served to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with basic food preparation and meal presentation.
• Prepare, serve, and deliver meals to residents.
• Collect and clear dishes following meal services.
• Wash dishes and maintain high cleaning standards throughout the kitchen.
• Remove rubbish and keep work areas clean, tidy, and hazard-free.
• Replenish kitchen and dining room supplies as required.
• Support the smooth operation of the kitchen and dining service.
• Follow food safety, infection control, and health and safety procedures.
• Provide friendly, respectful, and professional service to residents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assist in creating a positive dining experience that enhances residents' wellbeing and quality of life.

About You:
• To be successful in this role, you will:
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Have excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Take pride in maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others.
• Have a positive, can-do attitude.
• Enjoy interacting with older people and contributing to their comfort and wellbeing.
• Previous catering, food service, or aged care experience is advantageous but not essential.

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.

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.