Cook (TEMPLATE)

Arvida; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate

Ongoing training and team benefits

Engaging and positive work environment

Job summary

Arvida is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, appetising meals for residents in our Marlborough-based community. You will ensure safe handling, comply with our Food Control Plan, and work closely with the kitchen team to deliver a first-class dining experience.

The role emphasizes interaction with residents and maintaining high hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment. Previous kitchen experience and a NZ Food Safety Certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or cafe is essential.
• Strong cooking and baking skills with a focus on nutrition.
• Good hygiene practices and safety in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals for residents ensuring nutritional needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with Food Control Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver meals efficiently.
• Support team with friendly resident interactions.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Cooking and baking skills

Food hygiene practices

Communication & organisation

Time management

Empathy towards older adults

Honesty & reliability

Education

NZ Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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

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.

Additional Information

• 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!