Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Ryman Healthcare; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Beautiful village

Professional development

Ryman Team Benefits Card

Job summary

Ryman Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village in Invercargill for a part-time schedule. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, tidy and well organised, while supporting colleagues during busy times.

Join a friendly team focused on care and high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The role offers predictable hours on rosters and opportunities to learn and grow within a respected retirement living provider.

Qualifications

• Reliable, friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen.
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues.

Skills

Reliable

Professional

Food hygiene

Job description

Become a skilled multitasker, keeping the kitchen in order and creating kitchen harmony!

• Grow your skills on the job and turn every role into a learning opportunity
• Thrive in a positive and energetic atmosphere that fuels your passion for work
• 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 Rowena Jackson Retirement Village in Invercargill as a Kitchen Assistant. This is a Part Time position working Monday 1630-2000, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 1700-1930.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You

• To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 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.

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.