Catering Assistant (Permanent Part Time) - Ons Dorp

Cater Plus; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cater Plus in Auckland, New Zealand, is looking for a reliable Catering Assistant to join our team for a part-time role with a consistent midweek roster. You will help prepare and serve meals to residents and guests, ensuring a high standard of service and food presentation.

Shifts are 15 hours per week: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 2:30pm–7:30pm. You will work with a supportive team, handle basic kitchen tasks, dishwashing, cleaning, and adhere to food safety practices while delivering a

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work well in a team and independently when needed.
• Reliable with good time management and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Support the kitchen team with food preparation and meal service.
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining a tidy kitchen.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Help ensure meals are presented and served to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Reliability

Interest in food

Hospitality

Job description

• Passion for Food | Excellence in Service
• 15 Hours per Week
• Roster:
  • Wednesday: 2:30pm - 7:30pm (5 hours)
  • Thursday: 2:30pm - 7:30pm (5 hours)
  • 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 seeking part-time work with a consistent midweek roster and a great work-life balance.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, helping to ensure meals are prepared and served to a high standard while creating a positive dining experience for residents and guests.

What you’ll do:

• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Support the kitchen team with food preparation and meal service.
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining a tidy kitchen.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Help ensure meals are presented and served to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team while being able to work independently when required.

What we’re looking for:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and good time management.
• An interest in food and hospitality.
• Previous catering, kitchen, or customer service experience is advantageous but not essential.

Why join Cater Plus?

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.