Chef/Cook - Casual

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Career growth across Summerset

Opportunities to gain further culinary

Growth across roles

Job summary

Summerset in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook for our village team. This casual, as-needed role focuses on resident set meals, café orders, and a vibrant café menu while catering to a range of diets.

You will be part of a team delivering nourishment and joy to residents in a fast-paced kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing meals, short orders, complying with Food Control Plan, and mentoring colleagues on prep techniques.

Qualifications

• Professional cookery qualification
• Experience as Cook or Chef
• Understanding of Food Safety Plans
• Team player who can share culinary knowledge

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook set meals delivered to residents.
• Cook short orders for café customers.
• Comply with the approved Food Control Plan.
• Provide guidance to the kitchen team on food preparation techniques.

Skills

Cook/Chef experience

Food safety

Mentoring others

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job 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/Cook to join our team at our Dunedin 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 casual role, working on an as-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice.

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:

• 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

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on the 26th of October.

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