Permanent, part-time position
14 hours per week - Sat/Sun AM shifts
Lovely retirement village setting in South Auckland
Weekend allowance applies here!

About the role

Our dedicated Kitchen team at our Longford Park Village based in Takanini are looking for a talented and reliable Cook to join them on a part time basis, delivering excellent service to our residents. You will be experienced and reliable, with the ability to work as part of a supportive team. There is potential to pick up extra shifts in the kitchen area to cover staff leave etc - Please ask about this possibility

Shifts available are Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6.30pm

Key responsibilities will include:

Ensures meals are prepared to a high quality, in a timely manner, and are presented attractively, in line with the agreed menus.
Undertakes all food production and preparation for the café, including cabinet foods and a la carte dining options.
Ensures food preparation is compliant with agreed food cost budget
Nutritional standards or dietary requirements are always actively addressed in special menu design.

About you

You will appreciate how important this position is in delivering an outstanding service to our residents, so you will have empathy for the older person; excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate in a clear, considerate fashion; and an industrious, diligent approach to ensuring that the job is done to the highest standards. Other things that will support your application include:

Commercial kitchen experience
Outstanding customer service skills
Food industry qualification preferable
Excellent food hygiene practices and personal presentation

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!

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
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
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*

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

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