Care Kitchen Cook - Flexible Shifts, Weekend Premium

Summerset; Warkworth; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Weekend additional penal hourly

Career progression across Summerset

Opportunities to gain recognised culin

Job summary

Summerset in Warkworth village is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our care team. You will prepare fresh meals, follow established menus and dietary needs, and help deliver nutritious, comforting dining experiences that support residents’ health and wellbeing in a warm, team-oriented kitchen.

This casual, as-needed role offers flexible shifts, weekends and holidays as required, a supportive work culture, and opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications while contributing to the

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook, ideally in healthcare or residential care.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen while keeping high standards.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook production meals for the care centre and café based on established menus and dietary needs.
• Maintain an audit-ready kitchen by following Summerset's Food Control Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Skills

Food safety

Cook experience

Fast-paced environment

Roster flexibility

Job description

Summerset in Warkworth village is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our care team. You will prepare fresh meals, follow established menus and dietary needs, and help deliver nutritious, comforting dining experiences that support residents’ health and wellbeing in a warm, team-oriented kitchen.

This casual, as-needed role offers flexible shifts, weekends and holidays as required, a supportive work culture, and opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications while contributing to the