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Metlifecare

Chef

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

Auckland

Job Description

  • Full-time, permanent role - 40 hours per week
  • Excellent hourly rates and fantastic staff benefits offered
  • Stunning Retirement Village setting in Henderson- West Auckland - work close to home and avoid the traffic


About the role

Our dedicated kitchen team are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join them on a full-time, permanent basis at our stunning retirement village, Waitakere Gardens, based in Henderson, West Auckland. You will be responsible for whipping up delicious quality meals and for our residents and visitors. Reporting to our Kitchen Manager, you will help lead our team ensuring the coordination of the kitchen is effortless.

This role is working total 40 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday - 8-9 hours a day - hours will vary between 8.30am and 6.30 pm - no late nights plus our weekend allowance applies here for Saturday and Sunday!

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 Kitchen 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.
  • Our chefs work in an open kitchen environment, and our residents interact with our Chefs regularly - so make sure you bring your outstanding customer service skills
  • Food industry qualification preferred but not required if candidate has relevant work experience.
  • 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

Hard Skills Required

  • Commercial Cooking
  • Food Hygiene & Safety
  • Kitchen Coordination
  • Menu Planning
  • Leadership

Soft Skills Required

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Communication

Benefits and Perks

  • 🎂
    Birthdays Off
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆
    Performance Bonus
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • ⛑
    Uniform Provided
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • All these are for permanent staff and include Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
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