Metlifecare
Kitchen Hand
- Posted 6d ago
- On Site
- Part Time
Location
Palmerston North
Job Description
- Start your career in Aged Care / Kitchen
- Work in a supportive environment with a great team
- One part time position - work close to home
- Great company benefits including weekend allowance on offer- see details below
About the role
Join our dedicated Kitchen Team at our Palmerston North Village, to deliver excellent service to our residents. This role would suit someone who is motivated and wanting to start a career in the kitchen. You will enjoy working as part of a team as well as working unsupervised.
Hours -7.5 per week- Fri/Sat/Sun 4pm - 6:30pm
Some of the great things you will be doing:
- Taking orders from residents and visitors
- Serving meals to our residents when required
- Collecting used dishes, running the dishwasher
- Setting tables and general cleaning in the Kitchen
- Assist with preparation of meals
About You
- Positive attitude and a strong team player
- Flexibility to pick up different shifts
- Excellent food hygiene skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Empathy and a love for making an impact on our residents' lives
- Good time management and communication skills
- A Hygiene & Food Handling Certificate (advantageous)
- Commercial kitchen experience (advantageous)
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.
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
Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.
Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application
Hard Skills Required
- Food Hygiene
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Preparation
- Time Management
- Dishwashing
Soft Skills Required
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Empathy
- Communication
- Positive Attitude
Benefits and Perks
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🎂Birthdays Off
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🩺Health Insurance
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💼Life Insurance
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💚Counselling Services
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🌿Wellness Program
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🏥Subsidised Health Insurance
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🛂Visa Sponsorship
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🏎Competitive Salary
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🎉Employee Discounts and Rewards
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📣Referral Bonuses
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🏆Performance Bonus
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💻Company Supplied Technology
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⛑Uniform Provided
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⏰Flexible Work
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All these are for permanent staff and include Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years