Chef | Weekends | Takanini (Longford Park village), Auckland
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Metlifecare

Chef | Weekends | Takanini (Longford Park village)

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time

Auckland

Job Description

  • Permanent, part-time position
  • 14 hours per week - Sat/Sun shifts
  • Lovely retirement village setting in South Auckland
  • Weekend allowance applies here!


About the role

Our dedicated Kitchen team at our Longford Park Village based in Takanini are looking for a talented and reliable Chef to join them on a part time basis, delivering excellent service to our residents. You will be experienced and reliable, with the ability to work as part of a supportive team.


Shifts available are Saturday and Sunday 11am – 6.30pm = 14 hours week

There is potential to pick up extra shifts in the kitchen area to cover staff leave etc


Key responsibilities will include:


  • Ensures meals are prepared to a high quality, in a timely manner, and are presented attractively, in line with the agreed menus.
  • Undertakes all food production and preparation for the café, including cabinet foods and a la carte dining options.
  • Ensures food preparation is compliant with agreed food cost budget
  • Nutritional standards or dietary requirements are always actively addressed in special menu design.


About you


You will appreciate how important this position is in delivering an outstanding service to our residents, you will have excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate in a clear, considerate fashion; and ensuring that the job is done to the highest standards. Other things that will support your application include:


  • Commercial kitchen experience
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Food industry qualification preferable
  • Excellent food hygiene practices and personal presentation


About 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.


Check out some of our Benefits!


  • Paid wellness day and a 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

Desired Hard Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Commercial kitchen experience
  • Customer service
  • Food hygiene practices
  • Menu design

Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail

Additional Compensation

  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🎂 Birthdays Off
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 💼 Life Insurance
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • All these are for permanent staff and include Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
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  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 💸 Living Wage
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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