Upper Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Food preparation, Culinary techniques, Food safety, Menu planning, Short order cooking
Mount Wellington, Auckland Region, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Aged care, Personal care, Verbal communication, Relationship building, Empathy
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Gardening, Landscaping, Horticulture, Property maintenance, Time management
Karaka, Auckland Region, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Gardening, Landscaping, Horticulture, Maintenance, Groundskeeping
Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Personal care, Aged care, Verbal communication, Relationship building, Meal delivery
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Clinical leadership, Aged care, Clinical guidance, Quality management, Relationship building
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Customer service, Administration, Document control, Management support, Time management
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Event planning, Hospitality, Aged care, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills
Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Property maintenance, Gardening, Landscaping, Building maintenance, Refurbishments
Waikanae, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Gardening, Grounds maintenance, Pruning, Bedding, Seasonal planting
Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Barista services, Customer service, Food preparation, Cash handling, Multitasking
Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Personal care, Aged care, Verbal communication, Relationship building, Empathy
Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Housekeeping, Laundry services, Cleaning, Infection control, Health and safety
Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Aged care, Clinical assessment, Care planning, End-of-life care, Nursing care
Te Kamo, Northland, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Aged care, Clinical assessment, Care planning, End-of-life care, Nursing
Te Kamo, Northland, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Diversional therapy, Dementia care, Recreational planning, Activity coordination, Budget management
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Food preparation, Plating, Presentation, Dishwashing, Sanitisation
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Aged care, Personal care, Verbal communication, Relationship building, Empathy
Howick, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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 …
Skills: Administration, Customer service, Time management, Communication, Document control
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description 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 …
Skills: Sales management, Relationship building, CRM systems, Business acumen, Communication
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The Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking set meals for residents and short orders for cafe customers while ensuring compliance with food safety plans. They will also assist in creating cafe specials and provide guidance to the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards.
Candidates must possess a professional cookery qualification and have previous experience working as a Cook or Chef. A sound understanding of food safety protocols and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential for this role.
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.
We’re looking for a dedicated Chef to join our team at Summerset in Monterey Park Village. 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 our Chef you are not only responsible for resident production meals but delivering the vibrant café menu and varied cabinet assortment to entice guests and visitors and catering to a range of diets.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Alongside your day to day you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events.
You will be an experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food. You will be used to a fast-paced kitchen where you will be preparing set meals as well as café orders. 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.
To be successful you will bring:
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.
We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 28th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Bringing the best of life to our residents.
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 9,500 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes the Cranbourne North retirement village, Chirnside Park in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 9,500 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
Offices: 100 Willis Street, Wellington, Wellington 6011, NZ · 10 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Level 2, Auckland, AUK 1010, NZ · 79 Lichfield Street, Level 1, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, NZ · 412 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, AU
Bringing the best of life to our residents.
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 9,500 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes the Cranbourne North retirement village, Chirnside Park in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 9,500 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
Offices: 100 Willis Street, Wellington, Wellington 6011, NZ · 10 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Level 2, Auckland, AUK 1010, NZ · 79 Lichfield Street, Level 1, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, NZ · 412 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, AU
