Part time permanent role -24 hours weekExcellent hourly rates and fantastic staff benefits offeredLovely new Care Village in KerikeriAbout the roleYour culinary skills will thrive working at Oakridge Villas in Kerikeri, Northland.
You will be an experienced passionate Chef that enjoys whipping up delicious quality cooking.
You take pride in presenting your food well and designing tasty menus for our residents.This role is for 24 hours per week from Sunday to Tuesday.
Duties Include:Whipping up delicious offerings in a restaurant environmentCoordinating 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 alongside our kitchen manager.Take responsibility for the overall management of the kitchen in the absence of the kitchen manager.Dishwashing when required (till we have enough residents to build and grow the team) About you:Proven experience in a similar roleCommercial kitchen and or café experience preferred.Outstanding customer service skillsFood industry qualificationExcellent food hygiene practices and personal presentation.Can do attitude to support where needed in the kitchenCheck out some of our Benefits!paid wellness days & a paid day off to celebrate your birthday each yearHealth and Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staffAccess 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 yearsEducation, Development and Training SupportAbout 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.