Cooks Assistant

Ryman Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Ryman Team Benefits Card with store/lo

Career progression

Job summary

Ryman Healthcare invites applications for a Cooks Assistant at Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangarei, Auckland. This full-time role runs Friday to Monday 10:00–18:00, supporting our chefs to prepare nutritious meals for residents.

You should have or be willing to gain a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3), proven food preparation experience, and a reliable, friendly approach with a strong focus on hygiene. Immigration work rights required.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Cookery (level 3) or willing to gain.
• Proven experience in food preparation.
• Reliable, friendly and professional.
• Strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high quality food for all residents.
• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of food.
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues.

Skills

Food prep

Food hygiene

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

NZ Certificate in Cookery (Lvl 3)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Unlock your culinary potential, we're hiring Cooks Assistants to paint flavour onto every plate!

• Experience a dynamic work environment, keeping your skills sharp
• Access 60+ Ryman discounts in childcare, insurance, banking, retail and more

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangarei, Auckland as a Cooks Assistant. This is a Full Time position working Friday to Monday 1000am - 1800pm.

In this role you will:

• Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high quality food for all residents
• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of food
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

• Have or willing to gain New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3)
• Proven experience in food preparation
• A Reliable, friendly and professional manner
• Have a strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness

Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

Benefits of working at a Ryman Village

• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Work in a beautiful, resort style village
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.