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 café 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

Chef

Metlifecare

Chef

Metlifecare

Beachlands

Metlifecare

Chef

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