Cook/Chef

Arvida Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Training and team benefits

Positive work environment

Job summary

Arvida Group in New Zealand is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals, meeting residents' nutrition needs and safety standards.

You will work across shifts including weekends, support service delivery, and collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a nutritious dining experience while upholding food hygiene and the Food Control Plan.

This role offers ongoing training and a supportive, engaging team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or cafe.
• Willing to work across the week, including weekends.
• Flexibility to take up extra shifts.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals meeting residents' nutrition needs.
• Assist with morning, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner service.
• Ensure compliance with the Food Control Plan and kitchen policies.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to provide a nutritious dining experience.

Skills

Exceptional cooking

Cooking and baking

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Empathy for older adults

Interpersonal skills

Honesty and reliability

Education

Current NZ Food Safety Certificate

Cookery qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At Arvida, wecreate 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.

Company Description

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, wecreate 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

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. YYou will help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of kitchen services, supporting the preparation and service of morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.You will 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.

Shifts include weekends and vary throughout the week, ranging from 5 to 8.5 hours per day.

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
• Must be available to work shifts across the week including weekends
• Flexibility to pick up extra shifts
• 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.
• Cookery or similar qualification

Additional Information

He aha ta tiekau e tuku | What we offer

• A very competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and team benefits
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you have a passion for sharing your love of food and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!