Cooks Assistant

Unlock your culinary potential, we're hiring Cooks Assistants to paint flavour onto every plate
- Elevate your kitchen expertise
- Experience a dynamic work environment, keeping your skills sharp
- Access 60+ Ryman discounts in childcare, insurance, banking, retail and more

**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 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 14 new villages under construction and 9 additional sites in our landbank. We employ more than 7,600 team members, and we are the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. Being the developer, designer, builder, and operator means we will continue to challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents and team members.

Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience, so if you like the sound of this, then read on.

**About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Cooks Assistant. This is a part time position working Sunday & Monday 0830 - 1400 and Tuesday 0800 - 1430.

In this role you will:

- Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high quality food for all residents
- Assisting 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 willing to gain New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3)
- Proven experience in food preparation
- A Reliable, friendly and professional manner
- Have a strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness

**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

If you think you have the pioneering spirit needed to make a difference at Ryman, 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 we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date