Care Kitchen Cook - Weekend Premium & Growth

Summerset - Care; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penal hourly rates apply

Grow your culinary career

Opportunities to gain recognized culin

Job summary

Summerset - Care is seeking a dedicated Cook for Rototuna village to prepare fresh meals for residents and cafe offerings in a supportive, team-driven kitchen. You will ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet dietary needs and dietary guidelines, while contributing to a warm dining experience.

This casual role involves working on an as-needed basis, including weekends and holidays, with an audit-ready kitchen and collaboration with care teams to deliver consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook, ideally in a healthcare or residential care setting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work 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

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Flexible shifts

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Summerset - Care is seeking a dedicated Cook for Rototuna village to prepare fresh meals for residents and cafe offerings in a supportive, team-driven kitchen. You will ensure nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet dietary needs and dietary guidelines, while contributing to a warm dining experience.

This casual role involves working on an as-needed basis, including weekends and holidays, with an audit-ready kitchen and collaboration with care teams to deliver consistent quality.