Chef: Café & Fine Dining | Part-Time with Growth

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

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.