Lead Chef (Head Chef) - Part Time

Ryman Healthcare; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, friendly team environment

Fixed rosters

Beautiful resort style village

Career progression

Ryman Team Benefits Card with local/lo

Job summary

Possum Bourne Retirement Village in Pukekohe is seeking a Lead Chef to lead a kitchen delivering nutritious, high quality meals to our residents.

This is a part-time role, Fridays and Saturdays 0800–1700, with weekend hours paid an extra $2.50 per hour.

You will manage the kitchen team, ensure food hygiene and presentation, and contribute to the Ryman Food Experience, supporting our caring culture. Be part of a supportive management team and progress through a trusted retirement-care employer.

Qualifications

• Extensive Head Chef experience leading a kitchen and team.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Hold the London City & Guilds or NZQA 75/1, 75/2, 75/3 or NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 4 as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure nutritious, high quality meals for 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

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

London City & Guilds / NZQA cookery levels

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
• Outstanding communication skills
• 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

Ryman Food Experience

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.