Kitchen Manager (Chef)

Details of the offer

Ongoing training and structured career development
At Arvida, we create 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.
Mo te turanga | About the opportunity
As Kitchen Manager you play 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.
As part of our leadership team, you will also be responsible for the overall smooth and efficient running of the kitchen service including supply and budget requirements, team management (including roster coordination), compliance with our Food Control Plan, and collaboration with the Café Manager to deliver a first-class café and bar experience for our residents and customers.
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', setting goals, and taking steps to meet our internal gold standard.
Qualifications
To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring
Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.
At least 3 years' experience as Head Cook, Chef, or Kitchen Manager within the aged care industry or a similar environment
Good level of computer literacy including Excel and Outlook.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Leadership style that inspires and motivates, with a management approach that creates a harmonious and effective team culture.
Ability to manage a budget.
Flexibility, 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.
Creative and open-minded.
Additional information
40 hours per week
A very competitive market rate
Ongoing training and team benefits
An engaging and positive work environment
If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, 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.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years of people management experience do you have?
How many years' experience do you have as a chef?
Our purpose is to help New Zealanders live a truly fulfilling life as they age.
With 35 retirement communities across the country, we make it easy for New Zealanders to live life by their own rules. We ensure our residents are free to be themselves, and have meaningful connections to the people, community, and activities they love.
For our people who work at Arvida, this means putting people first and finding better ways to do things. The Arvida team put their heart and soul into the wellbeing of our residents - we call this commitment the 'Attitude of Living Well'. We bring this to life through the five pillars of living well – eating, moving, resting, thinking and engaging well.

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