Cook in Care Kitchen - Growth, Weekend Rates & Perks

Summerset Holdings; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rate

Career growth across Summerset

Culinary qualifications

Job summary

Summerset Rototuna village in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our caring team. This role goes beyond a kitchen job, delivering nutritious meals that support residents' health and wellbeing, in a supportive, team-focused environment.

You will prepare production meals for the care centre and short-order cafe items, follow our Food Control Plan, and collaborate with kitchen staff and care teams to create an exceptional dining experience. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Summerset Rototuna village in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our caring team. This role goes beyond a kitchen job, delivering nutritious meals that support residents' health and wellbeing, in a supportive, team-focused environment.

You will prepare production meals for the care centre and short-order cafe items, follow our Food Control Plan, and collaborate with kitchen staff and care teams to create an exceptional dining experience. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required.