Lead Chef (Head Chef) - Part Time

Ryman Healthcare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Ryman Healthcare in Pukekohe (Auckland, NZ) seeks an experienced Lead Chef for a part-time role. You will lead a kitchen team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and coordinate menus for functions and special events.

The role emphasizes food hygiene, safe storage, presentation, and collaboration with care teams. London City & Guilds or NZQA Level 4 cookery qualification is preferred, with a friendly, professional approach required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen.
• Hold the London City & Guilds or NZQA 75/1, 75/2, 75/3, or the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) as a minimum.
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure nutritious, high quality, well prepared, well presented and enjoyable food is provided to our residents
• Prepare specialty food for functions and fine dining
• Adhere to all practices relating to food hygiene, preparation, storage and disposal
• Work closely with, and support your team and colleagues

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Food hygiene & safety

Education

NZ Cookery Certificate Level 4

Job description

Are you an experienced Lead Chef looking for a rewarding role? Possum Bourne Retirement Village in Pukekohe has an opportunity for you!

• This role will challenge any stereo types you have about food and nutrition in retirement living
• Well orientated team and support from a dedicated management team
• Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at Possum Bourne Retirement Village in Pukekohe as a Lead Chef. This is a Part Time position working Friday and Saturday 0800-1700.

In this role you will:

• Lead a team to ensure nutritious, high quality, well prepared, well presented and enjoyable food is provided to our residents
• Prepare specialty food for functions and fine dining
• Adhere to all practices relating to food hygiene, preparation, storage and disposal
• Work closely with, and support your team and colleagues

About You

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

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen
• Hold the London City & Guilds or NZQA 75/1, 75/2, 75/3, or the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) as a minimum
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner

Be part of the Ryman Food Experience, going beyond traditional aged care dining to create a truly holistic approach to nutrition and well-being, through thoughtfully prepared meals that respect our residents and celebrate diverse cultural traditions. Be a part of a team that values the impact of food on health and happiness!

Join us at Ryman and be part of the Ryman Food Experience, where we go beyond traditional aged care dining to create a truly holistic approach to nutrition and well-being. fostering emotional connections through thoughtfully prepared meals that respect our residents and celebrate diverse cultural traditions. Be a part of a team that values the impact of food on health and happiness, and help us make every dining experience a meaningful and inclusive one for our residents.

About Ryman

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

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

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 are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment toinnovation,kindnessand excellence,we would 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.

Location(s) Possum Bourne Retirement Village - Pukekohe Auckland NZ