Chef , Beachlands
  • Chef

    Metlifecare

    On Site • Full Time
    Beachlands

    Metlifecare

    Beachlands

    On Site • Full Time

Metlifecare

Chef

  • Posted 4d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Beachlands


Job Description

  • Full time, permanent role -30hrs week
  • Excellent hourly rates and fantastic staff benefits offered
  • Stunning Retirement Village setting in East Auckland - work close to home and avoid the traffic
  • Be part of a fun, creative and supportive team.


About the role

Our dedicated kitchen team are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join them on a Full-time basis at our stunning retirement village, Pohutukawa Landings in Beachlands, East Auckland. You will be responsible for whipping up delicious quality meals and designing tasty menus for our residents in a restaurant/cafe and brand-new care home environment. Alongside our Food Services manager you will help lead our team ensuring the coordination of the kitchen is effortless.

Reporting to the Food Services Manager, this role is working 30 hours per week across mostly daytime shifts and the occasional evening event, but it will include weekend work, so flexibility is required. There may also be opportunity to pick up additional hours if desired.

Duties Include:

  • Creating delicious food in a restaurant environment
  • Coordinating the kitchen to ensure it operates effortlessly.
  • Maintaining a high standard of food with consistent portion sizes and outstanding presentation.
  • Using your leadership skills to support our kitchen team alongside our Food Services Manager.
  • Take responsibility for the overall management of the kitchen in the absence of the Food Services manager.


Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in a similar role - previous Aged Care experience would be an advantage
  • Commercial kitchen and or cafĂ© experience preferred.
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Food industry qualification
  • Excellent food hygiene practices and personal presentation.


Check out some of our Benefits!

  • 3 paid wellness days & a paid day off 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
  • Education, Development and Training Support


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


Soft Skills Required

  • Communication

Benefits and Perks

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

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