Chef | Part time | Golflands (Fairway Gardens)

• Permanent, part-time role – Sunday - 6hrs wk.
• Great hourly rate and allowances offered
• Stunning retirement village setting in East Auckland
• Fantastic staff benefits.... read on to find out more!

About the role

Our dedicated kitchen team at Fairway Gardens are looking for a talented and experienced Chef to join them on a part-time basis, cooking delicious meals in our cafe and for our brand-new Care home. Reporting to the Food Services Manager, you will be a proven, experienced and reliable Chef.

We have the following position available: Sunday - 8.30am to 3pm = 6hrs week

There may also be opportunity to pick up additional shifts if desired.

Duties Include:

• Creating delicious food 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.
• Nutritional standards or dietary requirements are always actively addressed in special menu design.
• Using your leadership skills to support our kitchen team.

About you

You will appreciate how important this position is in delivering an outstanding service to our residents, so you will have empathy for the older person; excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate in a clear manner.  Ideally you will have your Duty Manager / Bar licence also.   Other things that will support your application include:

Skills & Experience Required:

• Food industry qualification
• Proven experience in a similar role – previous Aged Care experience would be an advantage
• Commercial kitchen and or café experience preferred.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent food hygiene practices and personal presentation.

About us

Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• 3 Paid wellness days and 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health and Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 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

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

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application