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Posted 18 July, 2026

Kitchen Manager| Hillsborough Heights Village

Metlifecare
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Kitchen Manager| Hillsborough Heights Village About the role We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kitchen Manager to take over the leadership ofour Kitchen and continue to work as part of the team ‘on the tools’ cooking at Metlifecare Hillsborough Heights Village. This is a 40 hour a week, Monday to Friday role, but there will be the need to be flexible to work some weekends if there is an event on. Key responsibilities will include: Oversee daily kitchen operations - which runs 7 days a week - including food planning, cooking , and maintaining a high level of meal presentation. Stock management and Food Control Plan audits Recruitment, leadership, and supervision of the kitchen employees. Preparing attractive, profitable menus and cabinet food for our residents. Shaping the dining experience and maintaining high service standards. Health, safety and wellbeing of self and others within the workplace. About you: You will be an experienced Chef with management experience from within a hospitality setting. Experience working in an Aged Care setting would be advantageous. You will be a natural leader and able to build a culture of servicesecond to none. About us We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the best version of themselves. Check out some of our Benefits! 3 paid wellness days & 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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