**About the Role** We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Lead Chef. This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position working Saturday - Monday 1100 - 1900 and Tuesday, Wednesday 1030 - 1730 starting 20th December to 20th January 2026. 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. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. 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 to innovation, kindness and 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.***