Foodservice Manager

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Arvida Group Limited seeks a Foodservice Manager to lead the Christchurch kitchen on a full-time onsite basis. You will deliver high-quality, safe meals aligned with residents’ nutrition, manage supply and budget, rosters, and Food Control Plan compliance, and partner with our cafe to create a first-class experience. Join our leadership team and champion the Eating Well philosophy and the Being There, In it Together, Look for a Way values. Requirements: relevant qualifications, current NZ Food Safety Certificate, and at least 3 years as head cook, chef or kitchen manager in aged care or similar; strong Excel/Outlook, excellent communication, budgeting, adaptability, and empathy for older adults. Please attach a CV and cover letter outlining your fit and what you bring; highlight nutrition planning and team development. We offer 40 hours, a competitive rate, ongoing training, and a supportive environment.

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

As a Foodservice 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 our cafe to deliver a first-class 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

• Relevant qualifications.
• 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

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• 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.