Care Kitchen Cook: Part-Time Weekend Shifts & Growth

Summerset; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates 10%

Career growth opportunities

Culinary qualifications support

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset by the Lake Village is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare wholesome meals for residents and the in-house café. You will maintain an audit-ready kitchen and work closely with care teams to ensure a high-quality dining experience in a supportive team environment.

The role is part-time, 37 hours per fortnight with shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5:30pm, offering a meaningful opportunity to contribute to residents’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook, ideally in a healthcare or residential care setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Certification in safe food handling preferred.
• Confidence to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking production meals for our care centre as well as short order meals for the café, based on established menus and dietary needs.
• Maintaining an "audit-ready" kitchen by adhering to Summerset's Food Control Plan.
• Working collaboratively with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Weekend flexibility

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Summerset by the Lake Village is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare wholesome meals for residents and the in-house café. You will maintain an audit-ready kitchen and work closely with care teams to ensure a high-quality dining experience in a supportive team environment.

The role is part-time, 37 hours per fortnight with shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5:30pm, offering a meaningful opportunity to contribute to residents’ wellbeing.