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.The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care, and Strive to Be the Best.
We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone's uniqueness and diversity can shine.When you're part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced, and where your career flourishes.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.We are seeking a full-time passionate Cook to join our newly refurbished Havelock North Village.
The anticipated start date for this role is April 2025.Your Responsibilities: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.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 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 recognize the important work that you do for our residents, we offer:Quarterly draws to win one of three $3000 prezzy cards.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!Apply online for this role or contact Lara McCormick for more information.Summerset is one of New Zealand's largest retirement village developers, owners, and operators building vibrant communities for our residents to live in.We are a fast-moving and fast-growing nationwide business, and we need your passion and energy to help us keep up the momentum!
We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce, and we aim to give you the best of life, so you can bring the best of life to our residents.We have a raft of employee benefits, such as:Day-to-day health insurance.Your birthday day off.Annual company share allocation.Sick leave from day 1.Long service leave.Referral fees for successful introductions.and much more...Our fast growth means we can offer a vast range of job opportunities from clinical and village-based support roles to head office and construction roles across multiple sites in cities and towns throughout New Zealand.There's no better place to develop your career.
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