Kitchen Assistant

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Arvida Group Limited seeks a friendly, flexible Kitchen Assistant for a full-time on-site role in Nelson. You’ll support the Cook and Food Service Manager with meal prep, ingredient assembly, baking and heating, while keeping the kitchen and scullery clean, tidy and safe, and delivering quality resident service. The ideal candidate has commercial kitchen experience, is motivated and proactive, flexible, and committed to hygiene and health and safety; you’ll collaborate well with colleagues and fit Arvida’s values Being There In it Together Look for a Way. We offer a supportive team, development opportunities, and staff discounts. Please attach your CV and a cover letter describing your fit.

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

We're looking for a friendly and flexible assistant to join our fantastic Kitchen team.

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for delivering efficient food service to our residents and providing a high level of customer service.

You will support the Cook/ Food Service Manager through kitchen and meal preparation including assembling and preparing ingredients, baking, cooking, toasting, and heating food items. You will also be responsible for keeping the kitchen and scullery areas clean, tidy, and safe.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Experience working within a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Highly motivated, able to take initiative, and flexible.
• Great hygiene standards and commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work closely with, and support, your colleagues

Additional Information

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to staff discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.

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 to Arvida.