Cook - Casual

Summerset; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Career growth opportunities

Culinary qualification support

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a Cook for Rototuna village. This casual role focuses on preparing fresh, wholesome meals for residents and café customers, while maintaining a clean, audit-ready kitchen. You will join a supportive team and contribute to nutritious meals that promote residents' wellbeing.

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare setting, following food safety standards and kitchen protocols. Weekend and holiday rosters may apply, with opportunities to develop culinary qualifications and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook, ideally in healthcare or residential care.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards; certification in safe food handling preferred.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook production meals for the care centre and short order meals for the café.
• Maintain an audit-ready kitchen by following Summerset’s Food Control Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Roster flexibility

Education

Safe food handling certification

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 Cook to join our team at Rototuna 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 a Cook, you will play an essential role in creating fresh, wholesome meals in a supportive and team-focused environment. Your work will help ensure our residents enjoy nutritious food that supports their health and wellbeing.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking production meals for our care centre as well as short order meals for the café, based on established menus and dietary needs.
• Maintaining an “audit-ready” kitchen by adhering to Summerset’s Food Control Plan.
• Working collaboratively with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

This is a causal role, working on as and when needed basis.

Qualifications

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. You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous experience as a Cook, ideally in a healthcare or residential care setting
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards Certification in safe food handling (preferred)
• Confidence to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and holidays as required

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:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications