Cook - Part Time

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend uplift pay

Career growth across Summerset

Culinary qualifications opportunities

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a dedicated part-time Cook to join the team at Milldale Village. The job focuses on preparing wholesome meals for residents and the on-site café, in a supportive, team-driven environment.

You will contribute to nutritious meals, follow food safety standards, and work closely with care staff and management to ensure a positive dining experience. The position includes training, weekend allowances, and opportunities for culinary development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook in healthcare or residential care settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and handling practices.
• Certification in safe food handling is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook production meals for the care centre and café based on menus and dietary needs.
• Maintain an audit-ready kitchen by following the Food Control Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver quality dining experiences.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food handling certification

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a dedicated part time Cook to join our team at our Milldale 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

Current hours available

A part-time position working Friday and Saturday, or Sunday and Monday 8:00am to 3:00pm. Additional days and hours from Februry 2027

The role will start on the 21st of September, starting with 2.5 weeks of full-time training and support. Interviews will take place at the end of August and first week of September.

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

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

• 10% extra per hour at the weekends
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance