Cook - Part time

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Summerset Blenheim is looking for two part-time Cooks to work 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 3 to 4 days per week, with shifts Monday to Sunday and weekend/holiday flexibility. You’ll prepare short order cafe meals and future production meals for the Care Centre opening early 2027, while keeping an audit-ready kitchen and collaborating with kitchen, care teams and management. Key requirements include healthcare or residential cooking experience, solid food safety knowledge (certification preferred), and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Apply by 3 August; weekend penal rates, career growth, and health benefits are available.

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 Blenheim 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 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 short order meals for the café, and cooking production meals for our Care Centre once it is opened (Early 2027) as 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

Summerset Blenheim is a developing village, with the Care Centre and Service Apartments opening early 2027.

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.

We are seeking two part-time Cooks with the flexibility to work shifts between Monday and Sunday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Work 3-4 days per week, days to be confirmed. 

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
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 3rd August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!