Chef/Cook - Create Joyful Meals & Café Flair (Weekend Premium Pay)

Summerset Retirement Villages; Waikanae; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty hourly rates apply

Career growth across Summerset roles

Opportunities to gain culinary qualific

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Waikanae is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our village kitchen. You’ll prepare resident meals, café items, and cabinet selections, delivering nourishment and joy to our residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and variety across menus and special events.

Responsibilities include producing set meals, café orders, and adhering to the Food Control Plan, while sharing culinary knowledge with teammates. Weekend hours and rotating Sunday shifts form part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Professional cookery qualification or equivalent.
• Experience as Cook or Chef in fast-paced kitchens.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Plans and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents and café orders.
• Deliver set meals and café items while ensuring quality.
• Ensure compliance with the approved Food Control Plan.
• Mentor and support kitchen team on cooking techniques.

Skills

Cookery qualification

Cook/Chef experience

Food safety

Mentoring/knowledge sharing

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Summerset Waikanae is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to join our village kitchen. You’ll prepare resident meals, café items, and cabinet selections, delivering nourishment and joy to our residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and variety across menus and special events.

Responsibilities include producing set meals, café orders, and adhering to the Food Control Plan, while sharing culinary knowledge with teammates. Weekend hours and rotating Sunday shifts form part of the schedule.