Cook Palmerston North

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Metlifecare Full time
Love working with a dedicated & friendly kitchen team?

  • Easy and short commutes
  • Great community spirit
  • Lots of activities around parks, theatre, restaurants, great outdoors, excellent walking and cycling trails
  • Come join our beautiful retirement village in Palmerston North and cook up a storm in a very rewarding industry

About the role

Our dedicated Kitchen team at Palmerston North Retirement Village are looking for a talented and reliable Cook to join them working 32 hours per week delivering excellent service to our residents.

You will be both honest and reliable, with the ability to work as part of a supportive team.

Some of the great things you will be doing:

  • Creating hearty, quality home cooking for a restaurant environment
  • Whipping up delicious offerings
  • Coordinating the kitchen
  • Ensuring excellent food quality is maintained and consistent portion size and presentation are right or our residents

Why work for Metlifecare?

  • Benefits include 1 paid leave day for your birthday as well as 3 paid wellbeing days per annum
  • Work in a vibrant village with a fun, friendly supportive environment
  • Opportunity to learn new skills from our talented Kitchen Manager
  • Join a rewarding industry with stability and career growth
  • Great hours so you can enjoy your work life balance
  • Competitive hourly rate with weekend allowances on offer

About you

  • Commercial kitchen experience
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Food industry qualification preferable
  • 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 6,500 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 35 villages located around New Zealand and employs close to 2000 staff.
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