Chef

Summerset; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty hourly rates

Career growth across Summerset

Culinary qualifications support

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a dedicated Chef for our Casebrook village in Christchurch. This permanent, part-time role focuses on preparing resident meals and delivering a vibrant cafe menu and cabinet selections for diverse diets.

In addition to set meals, you will handle cafe orders, contribute to themed events, and mentor colleagues in cooking techniques. Weekend shifts (Sat & Sun 10:00–18:30) apply within a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• A professional cookery qualification.
• Experience working as a Cook or a Chef.
• Sound understanding of Food Safety Plans.
• Team player who shares culinary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook set meals for residents.
• Cook short orders for cafe customers.
• Comply with the approved Food Control Plan.
• Provide support and guidance to the kitchen team.

Skills

Experience as Cook or Chef

Food Safety Plans

Team player

Customer-focused cooking

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

About you:

We’re looking for a dedicatedChefto join our team at our Casebrook village.This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents.

As our Chef you are not only responsible for resident production meals but delivering the vibrant café menu and varied cabinet assortment to entice guests and visitors and catering to a range of diets.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking set mealsthat are delivered to residents that can’t come to the café
• Cooking short orders for yourcafe customers
• Complying with the approved Food Control Plan
• Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preparation techniques
• Alongside your day to day, you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events.

This is a permanent, part-time role and the days and hours are Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.

About you:

You will be an experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food. You will be used to a fast-paced kitchen where you will be preparing set meals as well as café orders. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers.

To be successful you will bring:

• A professional cookery qualification
• Experience working as a Cook or a Chef
• Sound understanding of Food Safety Plans
• A team player who loves passing on their culinary knowledge to their colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

What we offer:

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain further recognised culinary qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance