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arvida
Cafe Cook /Assistant
About this role
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
Duties are varied, active, and stimulating with lots of personal interaction. You will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Cafe service, maintain compliance with our Food Control Plan. You will thrive in a beautiful high end cafe environment, and enjoy enriching the lives of our residents. You'll also be responsible for:
- Ensuring all customers have a great experience
- FOH service and cash handling
- Baking, prepping and serving cabinet food
- Ordering supplies as required
- Set up and pack down each shift
- Maintaining our cafe cleaning, safety, and hygiene standards
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
- Full time (2 roles)
- 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!
We have 2 roles available
Shores Kitchen : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Monday , 0630–1500
Shorescape: , Fri, Sat Sun Mon and Tues 0700-1400
Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida and which role you would prefer.
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This Cafe Cook /Assistant role at arvida is based in Bay of Plenty Region, nz, Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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When was the Cafe Cook /Assistant job at arvida posted?
This Cafe Cook /Assistant position at arvida was posted on Sep 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Cafe Cook /Assistant
arvida
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