Cooks Assistant - Part Time

Ryman Healthcare; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cooks Assistant, where your culinary skills will shine in a supportive and dynamic environment. This part-time role offers the chance to assist chefs in creating nutritious meals for residents while working within a friendly team. With fixed hours and opportunities for professional development, you’ll thrive in a beautiful, resort-style village. If you’re passionate about food hygiene and enjoy working with others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Ryman discounts in childcare, insurance, banking, retail

Professional development opportunities

Fixed rosters for certainty of hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Willingness to gain the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3).
• Proven experience in food preparation and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in preparing nutritious, high-quality food.
• Support colleagues in food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)

Job description

Unlock your culinary potential! We're hiring Cooks Assistants to bring flavor to every plate.

• Experience a dynamic work environment to keep 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 as a Cooks Assistant. This is a part-time position working Friday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and Sunday to Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

In this role, you will:

• Assist the Chefs in preparing nutritious, high-quality food for all residents
• Assist 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 be willing to gain the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
• Proven experience in food preparation
• A reliable, friendly, and professional manner
• A strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness

Please note: Although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, applicants must have New Zealand work rights for this position.

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 14 new villages under construction and 9 additional sites in our landbank. We employ over 7,600 team members and are the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. As the developer, designer, builder, and operator, we continue to challenge the status quo to better serve our residents and team members.

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're interested in joining an organization with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may occur before the closing date. Therefore, the ad may close early.

Location

Possum Bourne Retirement Village - Pukekohe, Auckland, NZ

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