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Metlifecare

Cook/Chef - Auckland West/North

  • Posted 2d ago
  • On Site
  • Casual
Location

Auckland

Job Description

**Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that recruitment will pause for the holiday season from 21 December 2024 to 6 January 2025. The Talent Acquisition team will respond to your application when we return in the new year. Wishing you a safe and happy festive season!**

  • Be in control of your roster- shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
  • We have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, working schedule, work support etc.
  • Work in great kitchens under the supervision of experienced Chefs and Kitchen Managers
  • Learn while you earn
  • Ongoing casual shifts for all Villages in your area - move around kitchens
  • Permanent roles available if you want to move from the casual position
  • We will develop and train you in the career path within the culinary space
  • Work in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and within great, dedicated Metlifecare teams


About the role


Our dedicated Kitchen team are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef or Cook to join on a Casual basis at our MetFlex Team. You will be responsible for whipping up delicious quality home cooking and designing tasty menus for our residents in a restaurant environment. This position is responsible for the profitable management of the dining operation and experience, ensuring a welcoming and professional customer experience, driving growth, meeting budgets and ensuring food quality and hygiene standards are exceeded.

Some of the great things you will be doing

  • Whipping up delicious offerings 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 help lead our kitchen team


About you

  • Proven experience in a similar role
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
  • Commercial kitchen and or café experience is preferred
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Food industry qualification
  • Excellent food hygiene practices and personal presentation


About us

At Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously.

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

  • Cooking Skills
  • Menu Design
  • Kitchen Coordination
  • Chef/Cook

Soft Skills Required

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service

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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