Chef

Summerset Retirement Villages; Wellington; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Career growth across Summerset roles

Opportunities to gain culinary qualific

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Waikanae is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our village kitchen. You will prepare resident meals, deliver the vibrant café menu, and cater to a range of diets, bringing joy and nourishment to residents.

This is a permanent part-time role, Sunday to Tuesday, 7am–3:30pm, with the potential to become full-time with flexible days. You’ll work with a friendly team in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen.

Qualifications

• 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 colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking set meals for residents.
• Cooking short orders for cafe customers.
• Assisting with creating a cafe specials menu.
• Complying with the approved Food Control Plan.
• Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preparation techniques.
• Showcase culinary flair catering village fine dining and themed events.

Skills

Professional cookery qualification

Cook or Chef experience

Food Safety Plans understanding

Team player

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Company Description

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 Summerset Waikanae. 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 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 position working Sunday - Tuesday, 7am to 3:30pm.

• There is potential for this role to become full time with flexible days.

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
• 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.

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

• 10% 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

Waikanae Village