Chef

Summerset Retirement Villages; Nelson; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Career development across aged care &餐

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Nelson seeks a dedicated Chef to prepare resident meals, café orders, and a diverse cabinet menu, while delivering high-quality dining experiences for residents.

You will contribute to themed events and fine dining for the village, following Food Safety Plans and maintaining a fast-paced kitchen environment. This full-time role requires Sunday–Thursday shifts, with 9:30 am–6:00 pm hours in Nelson.

Qualifications

• Professional cookery qualification (Level 3 or higher).
• Experience working as a Chef in aged care or retirement village setting.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety Plans.
• Team player who enjoys sharing culinary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook resident meals and café orders.
• Create and deliver café specials menu.
• Support kitchen team with food preparation techniques.
• Ensure compliance with Food Control Plan.
• Assist with catering for village events and themed menus.

Skills

Cookery qualification

Chef experience

Food Safety Plans

Team player

Education

Professional cookery qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Company Description:

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.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a dedicated Chef to join our team at Nelson. 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 meals that are delivered to residents that can’t come to the café
• Cooking short orders for your cafe customers
• Assisting with creating a beautiful café specials menu
• Complying with the approved Food Control Plan
• Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preperation techniques

Alongside your day to day you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events.

Qualifications:

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 (Level 3 or higher)
• Experience working as a Chef preferably in an aged care or residential/retirement village setting
• 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.

Additional Information:

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:

• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

This is a full-time position working Sunday to Thursday from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm.

Applications for this role will close on 28th August.

Nelson Village