Foodservice Manager

Arvida Group Limited; Lake Hayes; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Competitive market rate

Ongoing training

Positive work environment

Job summary

Arvida Group Limited is seeking a Foodservice Manager to lead our kitchen team and deliver high-quality meals for residents across our aged care communities in New Zealand. You will ensure safe, appetising menus, manage the cafe team, and oversee supply, budgeting, and compliance with the Food Control Plan.

You will partner with chefs and care staff to create meals that meet nutrition needs, coach staff, and maintain an engaging, resident-focused dining experience with a culture of Living Well.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.
• At least 3 years’ Head Cook/ Chef/ Kitchen Manager experience in aged care or similar.
• Strong computer literacy including Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership style that inspires a harmonious team.
• Ability to manage a budget and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen service operations, ensuring quality and safety.
• Manage supplies, budgets, and cost controls.
• Coordinate rosters and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with our Food Control Plan.
• Lead cafe menu management and café team.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Budget management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Empathy towards older adults

Reliability and integrity

Creativity in food service

Time management

Education

NZ Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

As Foodservice 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 staff to 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

He aha ta ... | What we offer

• Full-time role


• A very competitive market rate


• Ongoing training and team benefits


• An engaging and positive work environment