Cooks Assistant

Ryman Healthcare; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Discounts from suppliers and retailers

Resort-style village environment

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

Ryman Healthcare is recruiting a Cooks Assistant for Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangārei, Auckland. This full-time position runs Friday to Monday, 10:00am–6:00pm, supporting chefs to prepare nutritious meals for residents and presenting high-quality dishes.

You will work with a supportive team, maintain strong food hygiene standards, and have opportunities for development. Candidates should have or be willing to obtain a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) and NZ work rights.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) or willingness to gain it.
• Proven experience in food preparation.
• Strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)

Job description

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

• Elevate your kitchen expertise!
• 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.