Cook - Casual

Summerset; Richmond; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Culinary qualifications

Discounts from suppliers

Telus Health (EAP)

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Holdings is hiring a Cook for our Richmond and Nelson villages. This role focuses on preparing fresh, wholesome meals that support residents' health and wellbeing in a team-oriented kitchen.

The successful candidate will maintain an audit-ready kitchen, adapt menus to dietary needs, and work flexibly across casual shifts, including weekends and holidays, to ensure consistent dining experiences across villages.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook, preferably in healthcare or residential care.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Certification in safe food handling preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and on casual shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook production meals for care centre and café.
• Maintain an audit-ready kitchen following Food Control Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, care teams, and management to deliver meals.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Flexibility

Healthcare experience

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Company 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 Richmond and Nelson villages. 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 casual role, working on an as-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice. The successful candidate must be available to take shifts from both our Richmond and Nelson villages.

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 casual 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:

• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications
• Discounts from a range of suppliers and free access to Telus Health (EAP)
• Uniform is provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on the 30th of November.