Kitchen Hand

Metlifecar­e
Devonport-Takapuna, Auckland
Part time
14 hours ago
  • Permanent part-time position - 25 hours per week
  • Work in a supportive environment with a great team
  • Weekend allowance applies here!

About the role
Join our dedicated Kitchen Team at The Poynton Village located in Takapuna, North Auckland. We have an exciting opportunity for reliable Kitchen Hand to deliver excellent service to our residents. This role would suit someone who is motivated and wanting to start a career in the kitchen. You will also enjoy working as part of a team, as well as working unsupervised.

Shift available: Thursday - Sunday (start time 10am or 11am) - 25 hours per week

  • Assist Chefs in food preparation and kitchen duties
  • Ensure that excellent quality meals are served on a timely basis
  • Food is served in the designated area using correct techniques.
  • Food safety hygiene control processes are followed strictly.
  • Responsible for clearing tables and putting dishes and cutlery through the dishwasher.
  • Responsible for cleaning kitchen and dining areas after meals.
  • Deliver a consistently high standard of professional standards and customer service.

About You

  • Positive attitude and a strong team player
  • Flexibility to pick up different shifts
  • Excellent food hygiene skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Empathy and a love for making an impact on our residents' lives
  • Good time management and communication skills
  • A Hygiene & Food Handling Certificate (advantageous)
  • Commercial kitchen experience (advantageous)

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.

Check out some of our Benefits!

  • Paid wellness days
  • 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health 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
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
  • Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists
  • Education, Development and Training Support

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

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.

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


Job Details

Reference #
44496

Location(s)
Takapuna

Expertise
Kitchen

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent part-time

More details (document)
Kitchen Hand - Level 1.pdf
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