Kitchen leadership role
Lovely Retirement village environment in Papakura
Great salary and staff benefits offered
Full time, permanent role - 40hrs wk.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kitchen Manager to take over the leadership of our Kitchen and continue to work as part of the team 'on the tools' cooking at Metlifecare Papakura Oaks - a Retirement village in Papakura.

This position is responsible for the profitable management of the kitchen operations, ensuring a welcoming and professional customer experience. You will have the opportunity to make your mark and influence the dining experience, building upon our reputation for food quality and culinary excellence for our independent living residents and visitors, and for our care home residents.

This role is working Monday to Friday, but there will be the need to be flexible to work some weekends if there is an event on.

Key responsibilities will include:

Oversee daily kitchen operations - which runs 7 days a week - including food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a high level of meal presentation.
Complete management of stock control, overall policies, and procedures in the kitchen, including internal audits
Responsibility for the recruitment, leadership, and supervision of the kitchen employees; capability/development; training and succession planning; informal coaching; annual performance reviews; all relevant facility and staff qualification certificates are complete.
Preparing attractive, profitable menus and cabinet food for our residents.
Shaping the dining experience and service making certain your team deliver to the highest standard possible.
Engaging with residents to identify new service
Responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others within the workplace.

About you:

You will be an experienced Chef with management experience from within a hospitality setting. Experience working in an Aged Care setting would be advantageous. You will be a natural leader and able to build a culture of service second to none. You have strong IT skills to enable you to effectively navigate the digital side of the role.

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Check out some of our Benefits!

3 paid wellness days per annum.
1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year.
Health and Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff.
Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years.

How to apply:
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that recruitment will pause for the holiday season from 20th December 2024 to 6th January 2025. The Talent Acquisition team will respond to your application when we return in the new year. Wishing you a safe and happy festive season!

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.

Casual Kitchen Hand

Metlifecare

Casual Kitchen Hand

Metlifecare

Wellington

Metlifecare

Casual Kitchen Hand

Location

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Hard Skills Required

Soft Skills Required

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