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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

Casual Chef, Catering Assistant & Cleaner – Craighead Diocesan School , Timaru

• Flexible Casual Hours – Join a Supportive Team Looking for a casual opportunity with variety and challenge? Our Craighead team is growing, and we’re looking for Chefs, Catering Assistants, and Cleaners to support our operations across the site. These casual roles are perfect for people who enjoy flexible work, helping a team run smoothly, and being part of a supportive workplace. No ...
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Cook - Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre (MRRC), Auckland

Permanent - 32 hours per week Take the next step in your culinary career with Cater Plus at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. We are looking for an experienced and reliable Cook to join our team at MRRC, supporting the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a culturally diverse environment. This is a rewarding role where your skills will directly ...
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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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Casual Catering Assistant - Claud Switzer, Kaitaia

Are you looking for a casual role in a caring environment where you can make a real difference? We are on the lookout for a reliable and positive Catering Assistant to join our team at Claud Switzer Residential Care in Kaitaia. At this site, we cater for 84 residents in a warm and supportive environment – treating them like family. When you join Cater Plus, you’re not just joining a ...
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Chef – Hamilton Boys’ High School Boarding, Hamilton

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 full-time, 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: • 40 hours per ...
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Chef – Chinese (Cantonese) Home-Style Meals, Elizabeth Knox – Epsom, Auckland

We are looking for a skilled and passionate qualified Chef who understands how to prepare comforting home-style Chinese meals, with a focus on Cantonese style dishes, for older Chinese residents at Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital. This role would suit someone who takes pride in preparing familiar, nourishing meals that feel like home. What matters is practical cooking experience, a good ...
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Driver/Catering Assistant – TWOA (Te Rapa & Glenview), Hamilton

Part time – 8 hours per week (Saturdays only) Educational contract – 42 weeks per year Are you a reliable team player with a full driver licence and a can do attitude? Do you enjoy variety in your workday and take pride in delivering great service? Cater Plus is proud to support Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWOA) in Hamilton, and we’re looking for a Driver/Catering Assistant to help ...
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Casual Catering Assistant - Auckland Operations, Auckland

Working across our various in-house kitchens and cafés in Auckland this position promises variety and challenge! To be successful, you will need to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment whilst juggling multiple tasks at the same time. The beauty of this role is that no two days are the same. We have many kitchens and cafes throughout Auckland which range in cooking styles, ...
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Catering Assistant - Wakefield Hospital, Wellington

10 hours per week Tuesday & Friday: 3pm - 8pm Are you an energetic team player with a can-do attitude and a friendly smile? Do you thrive in a busy, fast paced, and dynamic environment? Wakefield Hospital, based in the heart of Wellington, offers a wide range of high-quality private healthcare services, and Cater Plus is proud to be delivering restaurant quality food offerings to ...
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Cook - Mt Albert Grammar Boarding School Kitchen, Auckland

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday (11am – 7:30pm), 40 hours per week Cook at Mt Albert Grammar School, Boarding House. Take the next step in your career with Cater Plus. A rare vacancy has arisen for a talented cook, with a flair for baking and a keen interest to learn, to join Cater Plus and the family at Mt Albert Grammar School. With over 100 students, our aim is to provide a home away ...
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Catering Assistants – Aged Care, Coastal Villas, Kapiti Coast - Paraparaumu

We are currently looking for 2 x Catering Assistants to join our kitchen team at Coastal Villas Retirement Village in the heart of the Kapiti Coast. If you’re reliable, friendly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Available Positions: Catering Assistant 1 • Monday to Thursday: ...
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Catering Assistant - Ashbury Heights Resthome , Whangarei

Permanent Part time 25 hours per week We have an opportunity for a courteous and reliable individual who enjoys interacting with the elderly and making their day by serving amazing meals. Cater Plus is the proud service provider for the new Ashbury Heights Resthome in Whangarei. We are committed to providing high quality meals that are produced fresh everyday. To be successful in this ...
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Catering Assistant – Timaru

• 20 hours per week. Monday to Thursday (3pm to 8:30pm) • 40-week educational term contract • Start date: Monday 20th July 2026 (After school holidays) Looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle while still being rewarding and social? Join our friendly team at Craighead Diocesan School and be part of a supportive, fast-paced kitchen environment where no two days are the ...
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Casual Chef and Catering Assistant– John McGlashan, Dunedin

• Flexible Casual Hours – Join a Supportive Team Looking for a casual opportunity with variety and challenge? Our John McGlashan team is growing, and we’re looking for Chefs and Catering Assistants to support our operations across the site. These casual roles are perfect for people who enjoy flexible work, helping a team run smoothly, and being part of a supportive workplace. No two ...
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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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Chef – Rathkeale College , Masterton

Chef – Trinity Schools Rathkeale College We’re on the lookout for a reliable, enthusiastic Chef to join our catering team supporting the Trinity Schools in Masterton — Rathkeale College. This is a full time position, perfect for someone who enjoys a hands-on kitchen role with variety. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team delivering quality food across busy school ...
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Catering Assistant – Aged Care, Putaruru

Casual positions Do you have a passion for helping others, and would enjoy putting a smile on our residents faces by serving amazing meals? Are you looking for a casual opportunity to work around life’s other commitments? We would love to hear from you! We have opportunities for reliable and energetic individuals with friendly can-do attitudes to join our kitchen team based at Rangiura ...
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Site Manager – Auckland Operations Support team, Auckland

• Passion for Food / Excellence in Service • Variety and challenge – no two days the same! • 40 hours per week as set out in weekly rostered (Monday to Sunday) We have a rare opportunity for a passionate, adaptable, and flexible, hands-on Site Manager to help us deliver the best food experience in the industry. About the Role: Working across our various in-house kitchens and ...
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Chef – Aged Care, Putaruru

Hours: 16 hours per week Shifts could be: 9:30am – 5:00pm or 5:30am – 2:00pm 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 ...
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Catering Assistant (Baker), Invercargill

30 hours per week (Mon–Fri) 38 weeks per year | Invercargill Cater Plus is proud to operate the in house kitchen at Southland Boys’ High School Boarding House in Invercargill. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Baker / Catering Assistant to join our small, experienced team, supporting the preparation of breakfast and daily catering for hostel students. This is an education ...
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Casual Catering Assistants – Trinity Schools, Masterton

Rathkeale College | St Matthew’s | Hadlow School We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Casual Catering Assistants to support our catering teams across the Trinity Schools in Masterton (Rathkeale College, St Matthew’s, and Hadlow School). This is a casual role, ideal for people who enjoy hands on kitchen work and flexibility, supporting busy school environments during term time, ...
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Chef – Howick Baptist Aged Care - Auckland

40 hours per week – Wednesday to Sunday Wednesday/Thursday 9:30am till 6pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6am till 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 ...
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Cook / Catering Assistant – Woolworths PNRDC, Palmerston North

Permanent – 29 hours per week. • Monday & Tuesday: 1:30pm – 8:30pm • Saturday & Sunday: 5:30am – 1:00pm Cater Plus partners with Woolworths to deliver high quality food services in a fast paced retail environment. We are currently looking for a Cook / Experienced Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team at Woolworths PNDC. Based at a Woolworths Palmerston North, this role ...
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Cook - Senior living, Resthaven Resthome and Café on Burns - Cambridge

Fixed term for 2 months to cover for ACC leave 40 hours per week – Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am – 5:30pm 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 confident Cook to join our team at Resthaven on Burns for a fixed term period to cover for ACC leave. Our kitchen at ...
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