Work in a supportive environment with a great team
Great staff benefits on offer… read on…
About the role Join our dedicated kitchen team at the lovely Somervale village in Mt Maunganui. We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable Kitchen Hand 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 also enjoy working as part of a passionate, hardworking team.
This is a Permanent role working 60 hours per fortnight as follows:
Week 1: Wed, Thur & Fri 7am to 3pm = 22.5hrs
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Sat & Sun - 7am to 3pm and Friday 9.30am to 6pm = 38hrs
You must be available to work both weekend days once a fortnight.
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)
Check out some of our Benefits!
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
Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application
Hard Skills Required
Food Preparation
Food Hygiene
Dishwashing & Cleaning
Order Taking
Commercial Kitchen Experience
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
All these are for permanent staff and include Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
