Kdj Catering

03/03/2026

CONTRACT HEAD CHEF REQUIRED
📍 New Plymouth | KDJ Catering Ltd

KDJ Catering Ltd is on the hunt for a motivated, experienced Head Chef to lead our busy catering kitchen team.

You’ll be producing for some of Taranaki’s biggest venues and events including:
• TSB Showplace
• TSB Stadium
• TSB Bowl of Brooklands
• New Plymouth Raceway
Plus a variety of offsite events and private functions.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality food.

The Role

Full-time position – minimum 40 hours per week
Flexible hours required, including evenings and weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Wage costing & rostering
• Menu costing, composition & ordering
• Leading and training kitchen staff
• Maintaining high food presentation standards
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety & Food Control Plan
• Stock control & supplier coordination

✅ You Will Have

• Proven chef experience (essential)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent time management
• High attention to detail
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to pass police vetting if required

If you’re ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team across some of Taranaki’s biggest events, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Please email your CV and references to:
[email protected]
Subject line: Contract Head Chef

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

11/11/2025

05/08/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸/𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 – 𝗞𝗗𝗝 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗢𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲)
𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 3:00pm
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Opunake, Taranaki

KDJ Catering is on the hunt for a passionate Chef / Cook to join our small, dedicated kitchen team in the canteen at the Maui Production Site in the beautiful Opunake area.

This role is perfect for someone who loves an early start, enjoys working with a close-knit crew, and takes pride in delivering quality hot breakfasts and lunches. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations with the team, including menu preparation, cooking, and managing stock ordering.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
- Prepare and cook hot breakfasts and lunches to a high standard.
- Work alongside a small, supportive team.
- Manage stock levels and place orders as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are always met.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂:；
- Proven experience as a cook or chef in a café, catering, or similar.
- Confident working independently.
- Willing to help out with other tasks (like cleaning) when needed
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage stock ordering.
- Passionate about good food and great service.
- Early starts and Monday to Thursday schedule suits your lifestyle.
- Must be able to pass random Drug & Alcohol tests

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:
- Set working hours (no weekends or nights!)
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunity to work in a well-established local catering business.

If you’re ready for a change and want a role that offers work-life balance in a great community, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, send your CV to 𝙚𝒎𝙢𝒂@𝒌𝙙𝒋𝙘𝒂𝙩𝒆𝙧𝒊𝙣𝒈.𝒄𝙤.𝙣𝒛

14/05/2024

New Plymouth Community Foodbank and Waitara Foodbank Pataka Kai work closely together to provide a much-needed service within our communities with this year tracking towards being our busiest year on record with more people reaching out for assistance.

Our annual Christmas food drives were a success in December however due to increasing demand for our services we need to top up the shelves and pay some bills. So, we are collaborating to raise funds by hosting a CHARITY AUCTION this June, with all proceeds to be utilised within our communities to support people who are experiencing food insecurity.

Donations of quality goods, experiences and services are needed to make this event a success.

Tickets can be found at https://events.humanitix.com/fund-raise-for-foodbank-charity-auction


On behalf of Waitara Foodbank Pataka Kai and New Plymouth Community Foodbank, ngā mihi nui.

20/03/2023

CAFE BARISTA / ASSISTANT WANTED

KDJ Catering Ltd are looking for a responsible and motivated person, must be an experienced barista and have hospo experience, to work in the Aquatic Centre Cafe.
Part time availability minimum 20 hours per week between 8am and 6pm, immediate start.
RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIREMENTS:
- Experienced barista a must
- Previous hospitality experience
- Assist in preparation of meals
- Basic Food & Safety knowledge
- Able to work unsupervised
- Must work well in a team
- Good Time Management skills
- Able to work unsupervised
- Honest & punctual
- Has excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- Must be able to work flexible rostered hours including weekends

For more information or to apply please email
a CV with references to [email protected]
please reference: Aquatic Café Position
Only successful applicants will be contacted.

26/05/2022

Morning tea shout for this client

11/05/2022

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
AND COOKS/ KITCHEN STAFF REQUIRED

KDJ Catering Ltd are looking for responsible and motivated people to work in our busy catering kitchen and front of house at various sites including TSB Showplace, TSB Stadium, TSB Bowl of Brooklands and New Plymouth Raceway as well as offsite events/functions.

Part time and casual positions available, hours vary. Immediate start.

RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist in preparation of meals
• Basic Food & Safety knowledge
• Able to work unsupervised
• Must work well in a team
• Good Time Management skills
• Able to work unsupervised
• Honest & punctual
• Has excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Previous experience preferred but not essential
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Must be able to pass police vetting if required

For more information or to apply please email
a CV with references to [email protected], please reference if you are applying for the position of kitchen or front of house.
Only successful applicants will be contacted

02/05/2022

Morning tea for a lucky bunch today

05/08/2021

Its not too early to book your Christmas function. Check out our new web site - www.kdjcatering.co.nz

17/05/2021

KDJ Catering had the pleasure of catering for the Te Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Awards on Friday night.
An 800 guests plated dinner, and what a fantastic night it was.
Special thanks to the students who came to join our team from PIHMS - Pacific International Hotel Management School, you guys were fantastic 👏

29/01/2021

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