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
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
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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
