Chef | Part time | Golflands (Fairway Gardens)

Metlifecare Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Paid wellness days and 1 paid day of

Health and Life Insurance - automatic

26 weeks of parental leave on full pay

Kiwisaver payments for those aged 65

Job summary

Metlifecare Limited is seeking a talented part-time Chef to join the Fairway Gardens kitchen, cooking meals for the cafe and our new Care home in East Auckland. Sunday shifts from 8.30am to 3pm (6 hours a week) with potential for extra shifts.

You will lead food preparation, uphold high hygiene standards, and work with a friendly team to deliver tasty, well-presented meals that meet residents' dietary needs. Duty Manager/bar licence and cafe/kitchen experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food industry qualification

Aged Care experience

Cafe/kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Job description

• 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.


• 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

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