Village Chef: Café & Fine Dining (Part-Time, 32h)

Summerset Retirement Villages; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend bonus rates 10%

Career growth across Summerset

Opportunities to gain culinary qualific

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Dunedin village team. This role goes beyond cooking; you’ll deliver resident meals, vibrant café service, and a varied cabinet menu while catering to different dietary needs.

You’ll lead kitchen operations, create cafe specials, comply with the Food Control Plan, and mentor colleagues. The ideal candidate brings a professional cookery qualification, experience as a cook or chef, and a passion for bringing people

Qualifications

• A professional cookery qualification.
• Experience as a Cook or Chef.
• Sound understanding of Food Safety Plans.
• Team player who shares culinary knowledge.
• Delivers meals with care for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook set meals delivered to residents unable to visit the café.
• Cook short orders for cafe customers.
• Assist in creating a Café specials menu.
• Comply with the approved Food Control Plan.
• Support and guide the kitchen team on food preparation.

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our Dunedin village team. This role goes beyond cooking; you’ll deliver resident meals, vibrant café service, and a varied cabinet menu while catering to different dietary needs.

You’ll lead kitchen operations, create cafe specials, comply with the Food Control Plan, and mentor colleagues. The ideal candidate brings a professional cookery qualification, experience as a cook or chef, and a passion for bringing people