Cook - Part-Time

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials Ins

Career growth across Summerset

Opportunities for further culinary资格

Job summary

Summerset Waikanae is seeking a dedicated Chef/Cook to deliver resident meals, café orders, and a varied cabinet menu in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll showcase creative flair across the café, cafe specials, and events while maintaining Food Control Plan compliance.

Join a team that puts people at the heart of food and supports career growth through recognised culinary qualifications and extended benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food.
• Fast-paced kitchen where you prepare set meals and cafe orders.
• Pride in work, bringing people together over food, and going the extra mile for customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook set meals for residents delivered to those who can’t come to the cafe.
• Cook short orders for cafe customers.
• Assist with creating a beautiful cafe specials menu.
• Comply with the approved Food Control Plan.
• Provide guidance to the kitchen team on food preparation techniques.
• Cater village fine dining and themed events.

Skills

Team player

Food safety awareness

Experience as Cook or Chef

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

Company Description:

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 Chef/Cook to join our team at Summerset Waikanae. 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 our Chef you are not only responsible for resident production meals but delivering the vibrant café menu and varied cabinet assortment to entice guests and visitors and catering to a range of diets.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking set meals that are delivered to residents that can’t come to the café
• Cooking short orders for your cafe customers
• Assisting with creating a beautiful café specials menu
• Complying with the approved Food Control Plan
• Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preparation techniques

Alongside your day to day you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events.

Role 1: Friday and Saturday 07.30am - 3pm

Role 2: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm

Qualifications:

You will be an experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food. You will be used to a fast-paced kitchen where you will be preparing set meals as well as café orders. 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.

To be successful you will bring:

• A professional cookery qualification
• Experience working as a Cook or a Chef
• Sound understanding of Food Safety Plans
• A team player who loves passing on their culinary knowledge to their colleagues

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 further recognised culinary qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance