Casual Village Chef: Create Café Classics & Specials

Summerset Retirement Villages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Career growth across Summerset

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a dedicated casual Chef for Summerset by the Park Village. You’ll deliver resident meals, café orders, and diverse menu items, while maintaining high food safety standards and a vibrant dining experience for our residents.

The role emphasizes creativity in cafe specials, teamwork, and the ability to cover shifts at short notice in a caring, community-focused kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Professional cookery qualification required.
• Experience working as a Cook or Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Solid understanding of Food Safety Plans and practices.
• Team player who shares knowledge with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook set meals delivered to residents and cafe orders.
• Assist with creating cafe specials menu and cabinet items.
• Ensure compliance with Food Control Plan and food safety standards.
• Support kitchen team with food preparation techniques and shifts as needed.

Skills

Professional cookery qualification

Experience as Cook or Chef

Food safety knowledge

Team player and knowledge sharing

Shift cover on short notice

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a dedicated casual Chef for Summerset by the Park Village. You’ll deliver resident meals, café orders, and diverse menu items, while maintaining high food safety standards and a vibrant dining experience for our residents.

The role emphasizes creativity in cafe specials, teamwork, and the ability to cover shifts at short notice in a caring, community-focused kitchen environment.