Verified Job
Restaurant - Food Service
Casual Kitchen Hand & Cleaner
Restaurant - Food Service
#750268
Remote / WFH
Metlifecare
Job Description
Looking for flexible work that fits around your life?
Whether you're after extra income, holiday work, a foot in hospitality, or a role where what you do genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Join MetFlex, Metlifecare's dedicated casual team, and pick up Kitchen Hand and/or Cleaner shifts across our retirement villages. Choose the shifts that suit you, gain new skills, and enjoy the support of a team that's with you every step of the way.
About the role
As part of our casual pool, you'll have the opportunity to work as a Kitchen Hand, Cleaner, or both, depending on your experience, skills, and availability.
You'll help create welcoming, safe, and comfortable environments for our residents by:
Supporting meal preparation and kitchen service
Keeping kitchens, dining areas, and village spaces clean and hygienic
Following food safety, health, and cleaning standards
Working closely with friendly, supportive teams
Treating every resident with warmth, dignity, and respect
Every shift makes a real difference.
What's in it for you?
Flexible casual shifts that work around your lifestyle
Ongoing work across multiple Metlifecare villages in your area
A dedicated MetFlex team who will support your training, scheduling, and development
Learn new skills while you earn
Work alongside experienced Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and village teams
Opportunities to move into permanent roles if that's your goal
A rewarding workplace where people genuinely appreciate what you do
About you
You'll be someone who enjoys helping others and takes pride in doing a great job.
You'll also bring:
A positive, reliable, team-focused attitude
Great communication and people skills
Good fitness for hands-on work
Previous kitchen, cleaning, hospitality, or care experience is an advantage
Food Handling, Hygiene, First Aid, or similar certifications are a bonus
Excellent personal presentation
The legal right to work in New Zealand
About Metlifecare
For more than 40 years, Metlifecare has been creating welcoming retirement communities where people can live well and feel at home. Today, we're proud to support more than 6,500 residents across 35 villages throughout the North Island, with the help of an incredible team of over 1,700 people.
Ready to join us?
If you're looking for flexible work with real support, meaningful connections, and the chance to build your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and we'll help find the Kitchen Hand and/or Cleaner opportunities that best match your experience and availability.
Job Details
Reference #
39627
Location(s)
Blenheim
Expertise
Kitchen
Job level(s)
Entry, Student, Qualified
Work type(s)
MetFlex
More details (document)
Kitchen Hand - Level 1.pdf
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Whether you're after extra income, holiday work, a foot in hospitality, or a role where what you do genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Join MetFlex, Metlifecare's dedicated casual team, and pick up Kitchen Hand and/or Cleaner shifts across our retirement villages. Choose the shifts that suit you, gain new skills, and enjoy the support of a team that's with you every step of the way.
About the role
As part of our casual pool, you'll have the opportunity to work as a Kitchen Hand, Cleaner, or both, depending on your experience, skills, and availability.
You'll help create welcoming, safe, and comfortable environments for our residents by:
Supporting meal preparation and kitchen service
Keeping kitchens, dining areas, and village spaces clean and hygienic
Following food safety, health, and cleaning standards
Working closely with friendly, supportive teams
Treating every resident with warmth, dignity, and respect
Every shift makes a real difference.
What's in it for you?
Flexible casual shifts that work around your lifestyle
Ongoing work across multiple Metlifecare villages in your area
A dedicated MetFlex team who will support your training, scheduling, and development
Learn new skills while you earn
Work alongside experienced Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and village teams
Opportunities to move into permanent roles if that's your goal
A rewarding workplace where people genuinely appreciate what you do
About you
You'll be someone who enjoys helping others and takes pride in doing a great job.
You'll also bring:
A positive, reliable, team-focused attitude
Great communication and people skills
Good fitness for hands-on work
Previous kitchen, cleaning, hospitality, or care experience is an advantage
Food Handling, Hygiene, First Aid, or similar certifications are a bonus
Excellent personal presentation
The legal right to work in New Zealand
About Metlifecare
For more than 40 years, Metlifecare has been creating welcoming retirement communities where people can live well and feel at home. Today, we're proud to support more than 6,500 residents across 35 villages throughout the North Island, with the help of an incredible team of over 1,700 people.
Ready to join us?
If you're looking for flexible work with real support, meaningful connections, and the chance to build your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and we'll help find the Kitchen Hand and/or Cleaner opportunities that best match your experience and availability.
Job Details
Reference #
39627
Location(s)
Blenheim
Expertise
Kitchen
Job level(s)
Entry, Student, Qualified
Work type(s)
MetFlex
More details (document)
Kitchen Hand - Level 1.pdf
Show less
