Foodservice Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate

Ongoing training and team benefits

Job summary

Arvida is seeking a Food Services Manager to lead high-quality meals and ensure nutrition and safety for residents. You will manage the kitchen and cafe operations, including rosters, budget, and collaboration with kitchen staff to deliver a first-class resident experience.

You will drive Food Safety and ensure a positive, engaging work environment, with a focus on wellness and resident-centred care. The role suits a proactive leader with strong communication and people skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in aged care or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and rostering experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen service, including budget and supply management.
• Lead and develop kitchen and cafe teams.
• Ensure meals meet nutrition and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cafe staff to manage cafe menu.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

NZ Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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 t\u016jranga | About the opportunity

As Food Services Manager you play 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.

As part of our leadership team, you will also be responsible for the overall smooth and efficient running of the kitchen service including supply and budget requirements, team management (including roster coordination), compliance with our Food Control Plan, and collaboration with kitchen staffto deliver a first-class experience for our residents. The role requires excellent technical skills and food creativity and will be cooking alongise the kitchen staff. You will also be responsible for the management of the cafe menu and the team within the cafe.

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’, setting goals, and taking steps to meet our internal gold standard.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Relevant skills and Experience
• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.
• At least 3 years’ experience as Head Cook, Chef, or Kitchen Manager within the aged care industry or a similar environment
• Good level of computer literacy including Excel and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership style that inspires and motivates, with a management approach that creates a harmonious and effective team culture.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• 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.
• Creative and open-minded.

Additional Information

• This role is Tuesday to Friday, hours to be discussed at interview
• A very competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and team benefits
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!