Kitchen Assistant - (Part-Time)

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Arvida Group Limited seeks a Kitchen Assistant for its Havelock North kitchen, supporting the Chef with meal prep, cooking, and keeping the kitchen clean and safe. The role is Monday and Tuesday 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, with extra shifts in the main kitchen and a fixed roster; onsite parking and staff discounts are available. Requirements include experience in a commercial kitchen, strong hygiene and health and safety standards, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. To apply, send your CV and a cover letter explaining what you’ll bring to Arvida and how you fit the values Be There, In it Together, Look for a Way, with examples of reliability and teamwork.

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 contributes to the quality of life of our residents by providing assistance in kitchen-related activities that provide quality food services to our residents.

You will support the Head Chef / Kitchen 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.

This is a Permanent Part -time Role (Monday & Tuesdays 09.00am - 3.00pm), with potential for extra shifts in the main Kitchen.

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
• Certainty of hours through a fixed roster
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to staff discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.
• Free Onsite Parking
• Staff Discount at Our Cafe

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.