Casual Chef | East & South Auckland

Metlifecare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development through MetFlex

Casual shifts across multiple villages

Permanent roles available

Job summary

Metlifecare is seeking casual chefs to join our kitchen teams across vibrant retirement villages in South and East Auckland. Perfect for someone wanting flexible casual hours over holidays or a stepping stone to a permanent role, with training and career development provided by the MetFlex team.

You can pick shifts across villages, moving between kitchens. Your duties include maintaining safety, strong resident communication, cleanliness, and adherence to health guidelines while delivering

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with residents and team.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe environment to the residents.
• People facing with great communication skills.
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
• Ensuring all health guidelines are followed.
• Treating residents with dignity and respect.

Skills

Great communication

Team player

Good fitness

Education

Hygiene & Food Handling

First Aid

Job description

• Be in control of your roster- shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
• We have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, working schedule, work support etc.
• Work in great kitchens under the supervision of experienced Chefs and Kitchen Managers
• Learn while you earn
• Ongoing casual shifts for all Villages in your area - move around kitchens
• Permanent roles available if you want to move from the casual position
• We will develop and train you in the career path within the culinary space
• Work in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and within great, dedicated Metlifecare teams

About the role

We're looking for casual chef's to join our awesome kitchen team across our vibrant retirement villages in South and East Auckland. This role is ideal if you want some work over the holiday period, want some extra money without the permanent hours or want to have a go at a different role earning while you learn! This could be great for someone located or easily accessible to the area by car or public transport.

You can pick up shifts in either of these roles based on your experience and qualifications but also your enthusiasm and attitude.

Your duties and responsibilities will differ depending on what role you move into (you can be involved in more than one) however, some things will be similar across the board:

• Providing a safe environment to the residents
• People facing with great communication skills
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained
• Ensuring all heath guidelines are followed
• Treating residents with dignity and respect

About you

We are looking for team members with the right attitude, excellent communication skills and who can work as part of a team to provide support in maintaining our village to a high standard. Some things that will support your application include:

• Good level of fitness to support in a busy kitchen or café
• Previous experience is highly beneficial
• Relevant certifications, as appropriate i.e., Hygiene & Food Handling, First Aid
• Have impeccable personal presentation
• Bright, breezy "can do" attitude and a team focus

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.

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

Metlifecare is committed to minimising adverse outcomes from the transmission of influenza or infectious diseases, and as such we request all potential employees disclose their immunisation status at the time of employment.

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