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Cook - Casual

Summerset HoldingsLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
13 days ago
Job description

Company Description :

You can help bring our villages to life!

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 Cook to join our team at Summerset Boulcott . 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

This is a casual role on an 'as and when required' basis. This Role is primarily to support our weekend operations soweekend availability is essential.

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
  • 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—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

    Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

    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 recognised culinary qualifications
  • Next Steps : Applications for this role will close on 12 / 11 / 2025 . This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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