Dining Assistant - Part Time

Ryman Healthcare; Nelson; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay premium

Friendly team environment

Training and development

Job summary

Ryman Healthcare’s Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Stoke Nelson is seeking a Dining Assistant for a part-time role, Monday to Friday, 09:30-13:30. The position offers weekend hour premiums and a friendly team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Join a supportive village that values care and professionalism, with opportunities to grow while contributing to resident comfort and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong empathy required for resident-focused care.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Reliable, friendly and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and beverages to residents/visitors at functions/events.
• Assist with cleaning and tidiness of the servery/bar and event area.
• Work closely with and support colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Are you a warm and caring person who loves to help others? Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Stoke Nelson has an opportunity for you!

• Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Stoke Nelson as a Dining Assistant. This is a Part Time position working Monday to Friday, 09:30-13:30.

In this role you will:

• Service of food and beverages to residents/visitors at various functions/events
• Assist with the cleanliness and tidiness of the servery/bar and the event area
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You

• Strong empathy
• Outstanding communication skills
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner

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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.