Chef – Aged Care

• Permanent Part-Time | Saturday & Sunday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

We are looking for a reliable and passionate Chef to join our team at Coastal Villas in Paraparaumu. This weekend role is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing nutritious, high-quality meals and takes pride in creating positive dining experiences for residents.

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. Based on the source role, the position focuses on meal preparation, dietary requirements and food safety standards.

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.

How to apply:

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ citizen, resident, or valid work visa). Please include your current visa status and expiry date (if applicable) with your application.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, so don’t miss out. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be great for the role.