Arvida
Hospitality
Cook
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“Cook at Arvida. Skills: Cooking, Baking, Food safety. Provide high-quality meals. Provide safe meals”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous experience in commercial kitchen, Previous experience in cafe, Exceptional cooking skills, Exceptional baking skills, Excellent food hygiene practices, Commitment to safe working practices, Communication skills, Organisational skills, Flexibility, Adaptability, Able to work well under pressure, Good time management, Empathy towards older adults, Good interpersonal skills, Good customer service skills, Honesty, Reliability, Integrity, Current NZ Food Safety Certificate
Nice to Have
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 3, Prepared to complete NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 3
What You'll Do.
Provide high-quality meals
Provide appetising meals
Meet resident nutrition needs
Ensure smooth kitchen service
Ensure efficient kitchen service
Maintain compliance with Food Control Plan
Collaborate with kitchen team
Deliver nutritious experience for residents
Practice 'Eating Well' philosophy
Promote 'Eating Well' philosophy
Meet internal gold standard
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Kitchen team; Team members across organisation
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job 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. Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity Our Cook 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 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 * Strong communication and organisational skills * 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 * New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 3 (or prepared to complete) ## Additional Information He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer * Permanent part-time role * Ongoing training and team benefits * An engaging and positive work environment * Rostered shifts - * Week 1 Monday: 1000-1400, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 0700-16
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