Chef

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Arvida Group Limited is seeking a full time onsite Chef in Cambridge to deliver high quality, safe, and appetising meals that meet residents nutrition needs, oversee smooth kitchen service, and ensure compliance with the Food Control Plan while collaborating with the kitchen team to deliver a first class dining experience. The role supports the Eating Well philosophy and Arvida’s gold standard, with plenty of resident interaction and opportunities to promote wellbeing. NZ residents or citizens are prioritized; requirements include NZQF Level 2 or at least three years experience, a current NZ Food Safety Certificate, and a pay rate of $28.30 to $30.50 per hour for at least 30 hours per week. To apply, submit a CV plus a tailored cover letter that shows your commercial kitchen experience, exceptional cooking skills, hygiene discipline, empathy for older adults, reliability, and how you align with Arvida values.

Company Description

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

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.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Our Chef 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.

Qualifications

Nga Tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and Experience

We will be interviewing and screening NZ Residents and NZ Citizens as a priority before looking internationally.

• NZQF Level 2 or at least three-years’ experience

Utu Taipitopito | Pay Details

• $28.30 to $30.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen and/or cafe 
• Exceptional cooking and baking skills
• Excellent food hygiene practices and a commitment to safe working practices. Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
• 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.
• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.

Additional Information

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Minimum of 30 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 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.