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* Stunning Retirement Village setting in South 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 is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join us on a part-time basis at our beautiful retirement village, Ōtau Ridge Village in Clevedon, South Auckland. You will be responsible for preparing delicious, high-quality meals and designing tasty menus for our residents in a brand-new care home environment. Working alongside our Food Services Manager, you will help lead the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role reports to the Food Services Manager.
Current permanent weekly hours are 24 hours over 3 days: Friday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Days and hours may change as the operation grows, so flexibility is required. There will also be opportunities to pick up extra hours.
Duties Include:
* Preparing delicious food in a restaurant environment
* Coordinating kitchen operations for efficiency
* Maintaining high standards of food quality, portion control, and presentation
* Supporting the kitchen team with leadership skills alongside the Food Services Manager
* Managing the kitchen in the absence of the Food Services Manager
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a similar role; previous aged care experience is advantageous
* Experience in a commercial kitchen or café preferred
* Food industry qualification
* Excellent food hygiene practices and professional presentation
Check out some of our Benefits!
* Extra paid wellness days and a paid day off for your birthday each year
* Health and Life Insurance - automatic coverage for all permanent staff
* 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners
* Kiwisaver contributions continue for those over 65 who are opted in
* Support for education, development, and training
About us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to over 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on creating retirement communities where residents are empowered to be their best selves.
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