Catering Assistant/junior Cook

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Cater Plus Services Full time
Full time rostered shifts (including evenings and weekends)

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop a career in the food industry? Are you motivated to learn and keen to put a smile on our patients' faces by serving amazing meals?


We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and energetic individual with a friendly can-do attitude to join our kitchen team at Crest Hospital, a private short-stay surgical hospital that is committed to providing restaurant quality meals for patients and staff.


This position offers a real opportunity for someone with a passion for food, and excellent service to develop their skills and grow their cooking and catering experience in a professional setting.

Come and work alongside our experienced chefs and learn all the tricks of the trade
- support our talented chefs by keeping the kitchen clean and doing dishes.
- assist with preparing, cooking, and serving wholesome food based on an established menu.
- be able to work safely in an industrial kitchen with large hot pots and trays.
- be an exceptional team player with a flexible and committed attitude.
- be resilient and able to work under pressure in a busy and dynamic environment.
- be comfortable to work unsupervised when required


This is a full-time permanent position working set shifts across a 7 day roster (including evenings and weekends), and requires someone with a natural passion for food, cooking, and baking - and willingness to learn, grow and develop their career.

Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on top service and a next-level passion for food.

Join our team, made up of over 450 individuals that live our values, and where our people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.


We offer a positive, fun, high-performing work environment with lots of training and development opportunities such as workshops, apprenticeships and NZQA recognized qualifications.



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