Independent Weekend Chef: Home-Style, Nutritious Meals

Cater Plus; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrace View Rest Home in Ashburton is seeking a Weekend Cook/Chef to prepare and serve wholesome meals for residents. Work 16 hours across Saturdays and Sundays, with a focus on healthy, home-style dishes and high dining standards.

This role suits someone who wants weekday freedom, enjoys cooking, and can work independently while maintaining food safety and kitchen hygiene. Experience in a catering or kitchen setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cook, chef or catering environment.
• Ability to work independently on weekends.
• Understanding of dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Experience delivering quality food and service.
• Strong communication and positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable, hardworking with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve wholesome, nutritious meals.
• Follow established menus with care and consistency.
• Bake and prepare sweet and savoury items.
• Maintain food safety, dietary requirements, and kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Independent work

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Terrace View Rest Home in Ashburton is seeking a Weekend Cook/Chef to prepare and serve wholesome meals for residents. Work 16 hours across Saturdays and Sundays, with a focus on healthy, home-style dishes and high dining standards.

This role suits someone who wants weekday freedom, enjoys cooking, and can work independently while maintaining food safety and kitchen hygiene. Experience in a catering or kitchen setting is preferred.