Chef | Palmerston North Village

Permanent role - 32 hours per week Fri-Mon Excellent hourly rates and fantastic staff benefits offered Weekend allowance applies here! About the role Our dedicated kitchen team are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join them on a permanent basis at our Palmerston North Village. You will be responsible for whipping up delicious quality meals and for our residents and visitors. Working alongside our Kitchen Manager, you will help lead our team ensuring the coordination of the kitchen is effortless. Shift Friday - Monday 10am - 6:30pm - 32 hours per week. 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. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a similar role - previous Aged Care experience would be an advantage Commercial kitchen and or café experience preferred. Food industry qualification 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 7,200 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff. Benefits Paid wellness days per annum 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 Identification & Work Eligibility Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr