Start your career in Aged Care / Kitchen Work in a supportive environment with a great teamOne part time position - work close to homeGreat company benefits including Weekend Allowance - see details belowAbout the roleJoin our dedicated Kitchen Team at The Village Palms Retirement Village, to deliver excellent service to our residents.
This role would suit someone who is motivated and wanting to start a career in the kitchen.
You will enjoy working as part of a team as well as working unsupervised.Hours -16 hours a week - Saturdays and Sundays 6.30 am to 3 pm Some of the great things you will be doing:Taking orders from residents and visitorsServing meals to our residents when requiredCollecting used dishes, running the dishwasherSetting tables and general cleaning in the KitchenAssist with preparation of mealsAbout YouPositive attitude and a strong team playerFlexibility to pick up different shiftsExcellent food hygiene skillsExceptional customer service skillsEmpathy and a love for making an impact on our residents' livesGood time management and communication skillsA Hygiene & Food Handling Certificate (advantageous)Commercial kitchen experience (advantageous)About usEstablished 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.Check out some of our Benefits!up to 3 paid wellness days per annum and 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each yearHealth Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staffLife 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 yearsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*