Kitchen Assistant / Cook

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.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

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

You will support the 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.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Experience working within a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Good Knife Skills
• Understanding the importance of following food control plan
• Good record keeping

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.

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.