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Arvida Group Ltd

Cook (Template)

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

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 old…

Skills: Commercial Cooking, Baking, Food Hygiene, Time Management, Communication

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Learning Specialist - Fixed Term

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Community-centric careers await you in Rotorua! Are you ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to making a positive impact in our community? At Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council, we're more t…

Skills: Educational Programme Delivery, Te Reo Māori Proficiency, Curriculum Development, Stakeholder Management, Customer Service

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Team Leader Safe City Guardians

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

If you’re someone who cares deeply about community wellbeing, thrives in a people‑focused environment, and leads with calm confidence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the heart of Rotorua. W…

Skills: Team Leadership, Community Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution, Coaching

Ministry of Education New Zealand

Speech Language Therapist

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · On-site

$70k–$106k/yr

Mid level

Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of ba…

Skills: Speech Language Therapy, Child Development, Human Development, Learning and Behaviour, Interpersonal Communication

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Tūturu Lead (Rotorua)

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Tūturu Lead (Rotorua) Part time, permanent Tēnā koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka. Ko wai mātou / About us: Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation that has grown…

Skills: Programme Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Change, Youth Development, Community Development

Cook (Template)

Arvida Group Ltd

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand • On-site

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  • Part-time
  • professional certificate
  • Competitive Market Rate, Ongoing Training, Team Benefits, Positive Work Environment
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious, and safe meals tailored to the individual needs of residents. They ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen while maintaining strict compliance with the Food Control Plan.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous commercial kitchen or cafe experience and a current NZ Food Safety Certificate. Strong cooking, baking, and interpersonal skills are required, along with empathy for older adults.

Full 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

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

He aha ta maatau 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!

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida.

  • Business Entity: Glenbrae
  • Work Type: Permanent
  • Position Title: Cook
  • Work Class: Part-Time
  • Business Unit: Kitchen
  • Related keywords

    Food Safety CertificateFood Control PlanCommercial KitchenAged CareNutritionFood HygieneBakingHospitalityEating Well Philosophy

    About Arvida Group Ltd

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    Arvida. Life Your Way

    Industry
    Hospitals and Health Care
    Company size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Founded
    2014
    Headquarters
    Auckland, Auckland
    LinkedIn followers
    6,224

    Arvida is transforming the ageing experience. Formed in 2014 when we listed on the NZ stock exchange, Arvida has grown to become a group spread across 35 locations nationally with greenfield development underway adding 2 more locations. We offer retirement living accommodation and aged care services to over 6,750 residents, and are one of the largest providers of aged care services in NZ. Everyday over 2,700 of us strive to improve the lives and wellbeing of our residents. With this vision, we are reimagining how communities will age and setting strategy accordingly. Our focus is on the resident – we are customer-led in our outcomes. This resonates through strategy from new builds and acquisitions, to our care model which we call The Attitude of Living Well. It may not sound transformational, but the legacies of a sector historically focused on clinical outcomes has required a fundamental change in culture. The numbers show we are on the right path: resident Net Promoter Score of +53 and +51 at our villages and care respectively; our inaugural staff engagement index at 78%, with 96% of staff determined to give their best effort at work each day; industry leading occupancy at 96%; and almost two-thirds of our care facilities now at the Ministry of Health gold-standard accreditation of four years – to mention a few. But we are only at the beginning of what we have set out to achieve. Learn more at www.arvida.co.nz and follow us on LinkedIn.

    Offices: Auckland, Auckland 1010, NZ

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    There are currently 5 open social services positions in Rotorua, New Zealand listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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    Companies currently hiring include Rotorua Lakes Council, Arvida Group Ltd, Manaaki Ora Trust, Ministry of Education New Zealand, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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