Catering & Provisioning Assistant

Catering & Provisioning Assistant

The Red Boats is looking for an organised, reliable and hands-on Catering & Provisioning Assistant to join our team for the busy summer season.

This is a varied role preparing and coordinating catering for our Auckland Harbour cruises, private charters, functions and special events. You’ll help make sure everything from individual cheese boxes to grazing tables and platters is beautifully prepared and ready at the right time.

Applicants must be available throughout the busy Christmas and New Year holiday period, including public holidays as required.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing individual cheese and grazing boxes
• Preparing grazing tables, platters and other catering
• Preparing catering according to confirmed passenger numbers
• Purchasing and collecting food, ingredients and supplies
• Monitoring and maintaining catering stock
• Checking use-by dates and rotating stock
• Packing and preparing catering for our vessels
• Preparing approved dietary requirements
• Maintaining clean and organised preparation and storage areas
• Keeping purchase records and receipts
• Helping control food costs and minimise waste
• Setting up catering onboard vessels when required
• Supporting catering for private charters, functions and special events

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised with excellent attention to detail
• Takes pride in food presentation
• Has high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Is reliable and punctual
• Can plan ahead and work independently
• Works efficiently and takes initiative
• Can manage multiple catering requirements
• Has good communication skills
• Is conscious of costs and food wastage
• Is flexible during busy periods
• Enjoys working as part of a small, hands-on team

Previous catering, hospitality, food preparation or similar experience would be an advantage.

Availability

This is a casual position, with hours based around our charter and catering schedule.

You must be available throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Availability across weekends and public holidays during our busy summer season is also important.

Hours will vary depending on passenger numbers, private charters, events and sailing schedules, so flexibility is essential.

Why join The Red Boats?

• Unique hospitality role supporting Auckland Harbour cruises and events
• Varied work – not the same thing every day
• Combination of food preparation, grazing tables and provisioning
• Flexible casual work during our busy season
• Be part of a small Auckland tourism and hospitality team

If you love food presentation, are highly organised and enjoy hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your CV and a short introduction outlining your relevant experience