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 villages right across New Zealand. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.
Job Description: 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.
Please note that this is a casual role . 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
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 such as a retirement community, 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 collaborate in a team
Flexibility with work schedule, including weekends and holidays as required
Certification in safe food handling is preferred
Additional Information: Our aim is to create a great employee experience, collaborate to find ways to improve, and support each other.
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting position, we would like to hear from you.
Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. 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.
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