Cook, Red Beach
  • Cook

    Metlifecare

    On Site • Part Time
    Red Beach

    Metlifecare

    Red Beach

    On Site • Part Time

Metlifecare

Cook

  • Posted 3w ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Red Beach


Job Description

  • Permanent, part-time position
  • 9 hours per week Sat/Sun AM shift
  • Weekend allowance applies here!


About the role

Our dedicated Kitchen team at our Gulf Rise Village based in Red Beach (North Auckland) 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 10am - 3pm

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

Metlifecare is a leading New Zealand owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and outstanding care to more than 5,600 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Since 1984, we have been a leader in New Zealand in the development and management of vibrant social communities for older people. The care, comfort, happiness and wellbeing of people is at the heart of what we do and why we do it.


Check out some of our Benefits!

  • Paid wellness days per annum
  • 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health 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


Hard Skills Required

  • Commercial Cooking
  • Food Preparation
  • Menu Compliance
  • Hygiene Practices
  • Nutritional Standards

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management

Benefits and Perks

  • Uniform Provided
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🏆
    Performance Bonus
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 🎂
    Birthdays Off

Job Schedule

  • Weekends Only

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