Cook – Aged Care, Paraparaumu

Cater Plus; Paraparaumu; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Plus in New Zealand is seeking a reliable Cook for a permanent role based in Wellington/Paraparaumu. Shifts are Thursday to Monday, 7:00am–3:30pm, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals while meeting dietary needs.

You will work with a supportive team, uphold food safety standards, and support a positive dining experience through great food and service.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a commercial kitchen, café, aged care, healthcare, or hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and dietary requirements is essential.
• Strong time management and organisational skills are required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present fresh, nutritious meals.
• Cater for dietary requirements and texture-modified meals.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage your section efficiently and work independently when required.
• Assist with menu delivery and kitchen operations.
• Support a positive dining experience through quality food and service.

Skills

Commercial kitchen

Food safety

Time management

Organisational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Texture-modified meals

Job description

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, ensuring dietary requirements are met, and maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards in a commercial kitchen environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting fresh, nutritious meals
• Catering for a range of dietary requirements, allergies, and texture-modified meals
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Managing your section efficiently and working independently when required
• Assisting with menu delivery and kitchen operations
• Supporting a positive dining experience through quality food and service

What we're looking for:

• Previous cooking experience in a commercial kitchen, café, aged care, healthcare, or hospitality environment
• Knowledge of food safety practices and dietary requirements
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• A positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience with texture-modified meals and special dietary requirements would be an advantage

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.