At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach.
Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values:Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.Job DescriptionMo te turanga | About the opportunityOur Chef / Cook plays a vital role in the wellbeing of our residents by providing high-quality, safe, and appetising meals that meet our resident's individual nutrition needs.Duties are varied, active, and stimulating with lots of personal interaction.
You will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen service, maintain compliance with our Food Control Plan, and collaborate with others in the kitchen team to deliver a first-class and nutritious experience for our residents.Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the organisation to practice and promote 'Eating Well', and taking steps to meet our internal gold standard.QualificationsTo tatou kaitono pai | What you bringPrevious experience in a commercial kitchen and/or cafeExceptional cooking and baking skillsExcellent food hygiene practices and a commitment to safe working practicesStrong communication and organisational skillsFlexibility, adaptability and able to work well under pressure with good time management.Empathy towards older adults, good interpersonal and customer service skills.Honesty, reliability, and integrity.Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.Additional InformationMinimum of 24hours per weekA very competitive market rateOngoing training and team benefitsAn engaging and positive work environmentIf you have a passion for sharing your love of food and purpose-led work, we'd love to hear from you!Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you'll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida.
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