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Metlifecare

Chef

  • Posted today
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Auckland


Job Description

  • Part time, permanent role -15hrs 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 part-time basis at our stunning retirement village, Fairway Gardens in Golflands, East Auckland. You will be responsible for whipping up delicious quality meals and designing tasty menus for our residents and visitors in our restaurant/cafe. Alongside our Kitchen manager you will help lead our team ensuring the coordination of the kitchen is effortless.

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, this role is working 15 hours per week over the following shifts: Saturday 9.30am -3.30pm, Monday 9am to 3pm & Tuesday 2.30pm to 7pm = 15hrs week. 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 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.
  • 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


Hard Skills Required

  • Food Preparation
  • Menu Design
  • Kitchen Coordination
  • Hygiene Standards
  • Cooking Techniques

Soft Skills Required

  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Team Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits and Perks

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

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