Foodservice Manager

Arvida Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A very competitive market rate

Ongoing training and team benefits

Engaging and positive work environment

Job summary

Arvida is seeking a Foodservice Manager to lead and inspire a kitchen team, delivering high-quality meals that meet residents’ nutrition needs. You will manage budgets, ensure Food Control Plan compliance, and drive excellence in dining experiences across both kitchen and cafe operations.

You will be part of a leadership group focused on wellness and resident satisfaction, requiring strong organisational skills, a hands-on approach, and a collaborative mindset to support our positive living

Qualifications

• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.
• 3+ years as Head Cook, Chef or Kitchen Manager in aged care or similar environment.
• Strong computer literacy including Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Leadership that inspires and motivates, with a harmonious team culture.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure with good time management.
• Empathy towards older adults, good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Honesty, reliability and integrity.
• Creative and open-minded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen service for smooth, efficient operation including supply and budget management.
• Lead and roster kitchen staff; ensure compliance with the Food Control Plan.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver a first-class resident dining experience.
• Manage the cafe menu and team within the cafe.

Skills

Current NZ Food Safety Certificate

Computer literacy (Excel and Outlook)

Oral and written communication

Leadership and team motivation

Budget management

Flexibility and time management

Empathy for older adults

Honesty and integrity

Creative and open-minded

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Business Entity: Lauriston Park Living Well Limited
• Work Type: Permanent
• Position Title: Foodservice Manager
• Work Class: Full-Time

Company 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 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 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

• Full-time role
• 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!