Leadership role, bring your experience to this management role Stunning Brand-new Care Home (with a brand-new modern Kitchen) opening in the heart of Kerikeri later this year Extensive staff benefits list - read on to find out more… About the role We are excited to announce our brand-new, modern 65 Bed care home at Oakridge Villas in Kerikeri, is scheduled to open in August/September 2024. We are seeking applications for a highly experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager to set up and lead our Kitchen service. This is a full-time position where you will initially be involved in the set-up of the services and then the recruitment and leadership of a great kitchen team. This position is responsible for the profitable management of the dining operation and experience, ensuring a welcoming and professional customer experience. You will have the opportunity to make your mark and influence the dining experience and continue to build upon our reputation for food quality and high hygiene standards. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing attractive and profitable menus for residents Management and achieving of kitchen costs targets Ensuring the physical dining environment is delivered to a high standard. Creating a culture of self-leadership, creativity, training, and continuous improvement. Meeting all statutory and audit compliance requirements Managing appropriate supplier relationships and purchasing to ensure best practice. Responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others within the workplace About you: You will be an experienced Chef and will have at least three plus years in a food and beverage hospitality management role. You will be a natural leader and able to build a culture of service 2nd to none. You have strong IT skills to enable you to effectively navigate the digital side of the role. Above all you are keen to make every day better for our residents! 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. Check out some of our Benefits! 3 paid wellness days per annum 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year Health 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 Employee assistance program (EAP) Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500* How to apply Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page to see our other current vacancies. Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
