New Restaurant jobs in Auckland City, Auckland

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (6am to 2:30pm)

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Southern Cross Brightside Hospital in Epsom.

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital is a modern private short-stay surgical hospital committed to providing restaurant-quality meals and catering for special dietary requirements. To support this service, we are looking for a Catering Assistant who takes pride in providing excellent food service and contributing to a positive experience for patients and staff.

Working alongside the Chef Manager and wider kitchen team, you will help provide meals for up to 43 patients and lunches for up to 100 staff each day. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same.

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting with food preparation and meal service
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen organised
• Supporting the Chef Manager and wider kitchen team
• Assisting with the presentation and delivery of meals
• Ensuring patients receive meals presented with care and attention
• Contributing to a positive, efficient, and well-organised kitchen environment

What we're looking for:

• A positive, can-do attitude
• Reliability and punctuality
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• Previous kitchen, hospitality, or food service experience is preferred but not essential
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service

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.