Care Kitchen Cook - Part-Time Weekend Shifts

Summerset Retirement Villages; Taupo; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty pay

Career growth opportunities

Culinary qualifications

Health insurance

Job summary

Summerset by the Lake Village in Taupo is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. This part-time role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for residents and cafe patrons in a supportive kitchen environment.

You will operate 37 hours per fortnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with shift times from 8am to 5:30pm, contributing to a high-quality dining experience for our care centre.

Qualifications

• Previous cook experience, preferably in care or residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Certification in safe food handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook production meals and cafe items per menus and dietary needs.
• Maintain an audit-ready kitchen following Food Control Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver quality dining.

Skills

Food safety

Team player

Flexibility

Healthcare kitchen

Education

Food handling certification

Job description

Summerset by the Lake Village in Taupo is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. This part-time role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for residents and cafe patrons in a supportive kitchen environment.

You will operate 37 hours per fortnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with shift times from 8am to 5:30pm, contributing to a high-quality dining experience for our care centre.