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Cater Plus is a food service company that is big enough to deliver, but small enough to care. Born in our founder’s Hamilton home kitchen in 2006, we have expanded to manage over 100 food establishments nationwide! With a team of over 700 staff members, our values of Passion for Food and Excellence in Service starts with good staff and we know it!

Why us?
It's all about our Culture! Our principles of People, Values, Passion, Excellence, and Service reflect our core beliefs. Backed by a positive, engaging, and high-performing team, we take pride in creating the best work environment in the industry.

We are passionate about food and our people and offer:
- Comprehensive support, training, and development
- Genuine opportunities for future career growth

We are always on the lookout for individuals who align with our values to help us deliver on our promises. Explore our current job openings, and if any resonate with you, and you share our passion for food and exceptional service, we look forward to hearing from you!

CURRENT VACANCIES

Weekend Cook, Fonterra Kapuni

Permanent Part Time 13 hours per week Saturday and Sunday, 6am – 1.00pm Do you have a passion for delivering delicious food to your customers? We are looking for a reliable individual for our café located on site at the Fonterra factory in Kapuni, – a small settlement located about 20 minutes South of Stratford, in the Taranaki Basin. Please note that this is a sole charge role over the ...
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Weekend Cook, Aged Care - Taumarunui

Saturday and Sunday Are you an accomplished home cook looking to pick up a part-time job or additional hours? We are on the lookout for a passionate Cook who would enjoy the opportunity to share their culinary skills with the residents at this aged residential care home based in Taumarunui. This position is covering the Chef Manager’s days off, and we require a reliable and hardworking ...
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Chef – Howick Baptist Aged Care, Auckland

• 40 hours per week • Monday & Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 6am - 2:30pm Do you work hard, but love to have fun along the way? Do you enjoy making people’s day preparing and serving great food? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef to join our team at Howick Baptist aged care team in Auckland. With a set menu, and as part of a team, you ...
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Chef/Site Manager - Banbury Park, Christchurch

• Full-time role | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Are you an experienced Chef and leader with a passion for creating delicious meals and baked goods, leading a team, and making a positive difference in the lives of others? Cater Plus is proud to provide catering services to Banbury Care Centre in Halswell, Christchurch. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Chef/Site Manager ...
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Weekend Cook/Chef – Ashburton

• 16 hours per week | Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Looking for a role that lets you do what you love while still leaving your weekdays free? We're searching for a passionate and reliable Weekend Cook/Chef to join our team at Terrace View Rest Home in Ashburton. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of residents by creating delicious, nutritious ...
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Catering Assistant – Coffee Infusion, Palmerston North

Permanent 30-35 hours per week| Monday to Friday Cater Plus is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Coffee Infusion café team. This is a permanent role with consistent early morning hours, ideal for someone who enjoys having their afternoons free. If you love great coffee, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast paced café environment, we’d love ...
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Chef – Aged Care, Paraparaumu

• Permanent Part-Time | Saturday & Sunday, 8:30am – 5:00pm We are looking for a reliable and passionate Chef to join our team at Coastal Villas in Paraparaumu. This weekend role is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing nutritious, high-quality meals and takes pride in creating positive dining experiences for residents. Working as part of a supportive team, you will be responsible for ...
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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 ...
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Catering Assistant / Barista – Auckland City Police Hub, Auckland

• Permanent Part-Time Position | 22.5 hours per week • Monday to Friday, 5:30am – 10:00am • Immediate Start Available We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and energetic Catering Assistant / Barista to join our team at the Auckland City Police Hub Café. This early-morning role is perfect for someone who enjoys providing excellent customer service, making great coffee, and ...
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Cook – Aged Care, Paraparaumu

• Permanent Position | Thursday to Monday, 7:00am – 3:30pm We are looking for a reliable and passionate Cook to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing nutritious, high-quality meals and takes pride in creating positive dining experiences for those they serve. Working as part of a supportive team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals, ...
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Chef – Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital Kitchen, Auckland

A great opportunity has become available at one of our largest aged care kitchens. We are now recruiting for a Chef to join the team at Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital in Epsom. This is a permanent, full time position, rostered Monday to Sunday (40 hours per week). About the role In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high quality, nutritious meals for our ...
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Catering Assistant (Permanent Part Time) - Ons Dorp, Auckland

• Passion for Food | Excellence in Service • 15 Hours per Week • Roster: o Wednesday: 2:30pm - 7:30pm (5 hours) o Thursday: 2:30pm - 7:30pm (5 hours) o Friday: 2:30pm - 7:30pm (5 hours) We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent food service. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone ...
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Catering Assistant – Waste Management, Auckland

Part time: 22.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday 10.30am to 3.00pm). Closed Public holidays. Join Our Team at The Hub Café, East Tamaki! Are you passionate about great food, exceptional customer service, and working in a fun, fast-paced environment? Cater Plus is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team at The Hub Café, located within Waste ...
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Site Manager - Fonterra Takanini Ambury Café, Auckland

• Immediate Start • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Based at Ambury Café, Fonterra Takanini We are looking for an experienced and motivated Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our busy onsite café and kitchen. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, customer service, food safety compliance, and efficient ...
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Catering Assistant - Fonterra Hautapu

• 14 hours per week | Saturdays & Sundays (with occasional weekday shifts as required) We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our café team at Fonterra Hautapu in the Waikato. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with food, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a supportive team. The role is primarily based ...
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Catering Assistant - Rangiura Rest Home, Putāruru

• Part-Time Position | Immediate Start Available • 24 hours per week across a 7-day roster, with shifts from 2.30pm to 9.00pm. Do you enjoy helping others and take pride in providing great food service? Would you like to be part of a friendly team that makes a real difference to residents' daily lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic ...
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Catering Assistant - (ANDC) Countdown, Wiri

• (Monday – Friday 2.00pm-8:30pm) 30 hours per week. Located in the Countdown Wiri Distribution Centre is the Cater Plus café. This is a sole charge position taking responsibility for the café once the Site Manager has finished for the day. During your shift you will be preparing sandwiches, serving the customers, reheating the lunch meal options, and keeping the café clean. You ...
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Chef – Operations Support, Waikato

• Passion for Food / Excellence in Service • Great remuneration package plus fuel allowance • 40 hours per week as and rostered across 7 days (Monday to Sunday) Looking for a new opportunity? Like a position with variety and challenge? Our team in the Waikato is growing, and we need an experienced chef, who can work across a variety of aged care, private hospital, and cafe settings ...
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Catering Assistant / Cleaner - Kimihia Home & Hospital, Huntly

Kimihia Home & Hospital is proudly located in the heart of Huntly East, just off Great South Road. Nestled in a peaceful residential area, our home is only a short walk from the beautiful Lake Hakanoa Park, offering a tranquil setting for residents, staff, and visitors alike. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and positive Catering Assistant / Cleaner to join our team. This is a ...
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Catering Assistant, Taumarunui

- Aged Care Kitchen - 20 hours per week (as per weekly roster) - Permanent part-time position Do you enjoy helping to create and deliver great food service? Are you reliable, hardworking, and keen to be part of a supportive kitchen team? If yes, we would love to hear from you. Cater Plus is a growing leader in the food service industry, operating in over 100 kitchens across New Zealand. ...
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Operations Support Team Opportunities - Casual Chef & Catering Assistant, Wellington Region

Cater Plus is building a dedicated Operations Support Team to provide flexible cover and operational support across our café, catering, and hospitality sites throughout the Wellington region. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable people to join us in one of two casual roles: Chef or Catering Assistant. These roles are ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, thrive in different ...
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Casual Catering Assistant / Cook - Operations Support / Floater – Taranaki Region

Do you thrive on variety and enjoy supporting teams across multiple sites? We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant/Cook to join our team as an Operations Support / Floater, providing regional support across multiple sites in the Taranaki region. This role plays a key part in covering leave, supporting staffing gaps, and ensuring continuity of service across the region. This ...
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Cook – Ingham's, Waitoa

24 hours per week as rostered Monday to Friday This position is part time but can be flexible to work across the various shift start and finish times as required. Do you have experience working in an open kitchen cafeteria? Looking for a local role in the Matamata-Piako District? Yes – then read on! We have an opportunity for a Cook superstar to join our team based at Ingham’s, ...
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