What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef | Glenfield position at Metlifecare?
About the role
Our dedicated kitchen team are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join them on a full-time, permanent basis at our stunning retirement village, The Orchards, based in Glenfield
Reporting to the Food Services Manager, this role is working 40 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday. Our weekend allowance applies here for your weekend work, and it is well worth it!
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.
- Using your leadership skills to support our kitchen team alongside our Kitchen Manager.
- 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
- Food industry qualification
- Excellent food hygiene practices and personal presentation.
- 3 paid wellness days & a paid day off to celebrate your birthday each year
- Health and Life 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
- Education, Development and Training Support
Skills & Experience Required :
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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. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.