New Zealand Job Openings

Summerset - Food Services

Cook

FULL TIME

October 3, 2024

Company Description
Summerset is one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies and the third largest retirement village operator in the country. We design, build and operate retirement village's right across New Zealand. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

Job Description
Summerset in the Sun - Nelson are looking for an exceptional Cook to join the team!
About the Role:
The Cook is an integral part of our culinary team, responsible for delivering delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. This role will encompass meal preparation, adherence to dietary requirements and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Food preparation according to established menus and dietary requirements & preferences
  • Maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards including food storage, handling and cooking techniques
  • Preparing and cooking set meals to residents’ satisfaction in a timely manner
  • Building and managing rapport with direct reports with full accountability for all aspects of coaching and performance development
  • Complying with all food safety requirements and maintaining high levels of food hygiene at all times
This is a permanent, full-time role, working 40 hours per week.

Qualifications
About You:
You will be a highly motivated and skilled Cook with excellent time management skills. To be successful you will bring:
  • Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a similar setting as such as a retirement community or healthcare facility or restaurant
  • Sound understanding of food safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a clean kitchen environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Flexibility with work schedule, including weekends and holidays as required
  • Certification in safe food handling is preferred

Additional Information
What’s in it for you? To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer:
  • Free access to our EAP services
  • Excellent benefits including supplier discounts, Southern Cross Health Essentials and more
  • Birthday leave & sick leave from Day 1
Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.
New Job Alerts
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Community Mental Health Nurse

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
Nestlé

Product and Packaging Technologist

Manukau City

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
Commonwealth Bank

Associate Director, Institutional Client Coverage

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
IHC New Zealand

Support Worker - Rotorua - Supported Living (Part time)

Rotorua

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
Rabobank

Senior Analyst, FEC First Line Monitoring and Assurance

Wellington

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
Looking for similar job?
Ryman Healthcare

Cooks Assistant

Tauranga

CONTRACT

August 29, 2024

View Job Description
Presbyterian Support Otago

Cook (Casual) - Aspiring, Wanaka

Wanaka

CONTRACT

September 1, 2024

View Job Description
TWO DAUGHTER'S PRIVATE LIMITED

Cook

Kaiapoi

FULL TIME

August 27, 2024

View Job Description
DESI SWEETS LIMITED

Cook

Auckland

FULL TIME

September 2, 2024

View Job Description
M Kong and S Heng Partnership T/A Daily Catch Fish & Chips

Cook

Whangarei

FULL TIME

September 4, 2024

View Job Description
The Mediterranean

Kitchen Hand/Cook

FULL TIME & PART TIME & CONTRACT

August 28, 2024

View Job Description
See What’s New: Summerset - Food Services Job Opportunities
Summerset - Food Services

Kitchen Assistant - Casual / Café Assistant - Casual

CONTRACT

September 17, 2024

View Job Description
Summerset - Food Services

Café Assistant (Fixed term)

Auckland

FULL TIME

September 5, 2024

View Job Description
View More Jobs by Summerset - Food Services
New Job Alerts
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Community Mental Health Nurse

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
Nestlé

Product and Packaging Technologist

Manukau City

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
Commonwealth Bank

Associate Director, Institutional Client Coverage

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
IHC New Zealand

Support Worker - Rotorua - Supported Living (Part time)

Rotorua

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description
Rabobank

Senior Analyst, FEC First Line Monitoring and Assurance

Wellington

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

View Job Description