Cooks Assistant - Casual

**About the Role** We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef at **Ernest Rutherford** Retirement Village in Nelson. This is a part time position. In this role you will: - Collaborate with the kitchen team to create an exceptional dining experience that's 'good enough for mum'. - Provide coverage of the Senior Lead Chef during their days off. - Prepare delicious meals from our seasonal menus, rich in variety, flavour and nutrition. - Cater to different residents' dietary needs. - Assist with specialty food for fine dining experiences and functions. - Operate with health and safety as a key consideration at all times. **Benefits of working at a Ryman Village** - As a Commis Chef, you'll enjoy job security in today's competitive employment market. - Enjoy a consistent fixed shifts, giving you more time to pursue your interests. - Build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in the lives of our residents - Support us in redefining food and nutrition in retirement living - We think you'll be amazed! **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! **About You** To thrive in our environment you will have: - New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3) - Proven experience as a Commis Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen - Cafe expeience is preferred - Outstanding communication skills - A reliable, friendly and professional manner **Benefits of working at a Ryman Village** - Certainty of hours through fixed rosters - Work in a beautiful, resort style village - Fun, friendly and supportive team environment - Opportunities for professional development and career progression - Ryman Team Benefits Card with over 60 discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers - Impact the lives of our residents with your culinary skills - Enjoy consistent fixed shifts! - Access 60+ Ryman discounts in childcare, insurance, banking, retail and more! 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 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

Looking to learn a new skill, an exciting opportunity for energetic & enthusiastic people to join us in our production kitchen at our Boutique Chocolate Factory in Kerikeri. Permanent, fulltime positions available, All shifts are 8.5 hours per day and will include working either a Saturday or Sunday. Duties include consistently producing & packing high quality handcrafted chocolates & confections effectively & efficiently. What we provide: • Training and mentoring from our already skilled team on all aspects of chocolate production • A friendly and energetic team environment. • Permanent employment. What we need from you: • A willingness to learn new skills • Ability to work hard in our high production kitchen • Positive, keen, can-do attitude • Excellent listening skills • A team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed • Attention to detail and a constant desire to do your best • Reliability & and self-motivation • Must have own transport Some experience in hospitality would be an advantage, but it will be the people who have a proactive positive attitude to enhance our already successful team, who will be successful in securing these desirable positions. You must reside in and be eligible to work in NZ permanently to apply for these positions.

You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents. About the role: As a Kitchen Assistant for our Rototuna village, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Your support will help ensure our chefs can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents and visitors. From assisting with food prep to keeping the kitchen clean and organised, you’ll make a big difference behind the scenes – and you’ll be appreciated for it. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Assisting with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping and portioning - Helping with plating and presentation of meals - Operating dishwashers and ensuring all kitchenware is properly sanitised - Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant - Helping to receive, unpack and store deliveries, including stock rotation Your role will be varied and rewarding and your efforts will directly contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and their families. This is a casual role. Working on an as and when basis. About you: You’re approachable, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to a high-performing kitchen. You’ll also bring: - Previous work experience ideally within hospitality - A friendly, can-do attitude and great communication skills - Good physical stamina - The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team Additional information: When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine. Our benefits include: - Day time hours (other than occasional events) - Ongoing training and career development - Paid day off for your birthday - Uniform provided Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 8th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

**About the Role** We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Kitchen Assistant at our Bob Owens Village in Tauranga. This is a casual position. 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** 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 49 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. **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.***

* Part-time hours, 5 shifts 3 PM and 2 AM, including a Sunday * Must be reliable and be ok working weekends ALDEN RHAPSODY - PART-TIME KITCHEN HAND Alden is a privately owned Specialist Residential Aged Care Services Provider. We offer rest home, hospital, and dementia care to the elderly in 19 residential facilities throughout New Zealand, and Alden Rhapsody is one of our locations in Lower Vogeltown, New Plymouth. We have an opportunity for a Kitchen Hand, for 3 pm shifts and 2 am shifts per week. There is one weekend day a week required, and that is Sundays. We are looking for a dedicated, reliable person who has a passion for the elderly and is looking for part-time work. The purpose of the role covers the following functions: * Reliability for weekends is required * Provide kitchen support to the Kitchen Manager/Cook and team * Assist in the provision of nutritious/ attractive meal services for residents that meet all food hygiene regulations * Ensure all duties are carried out professionally at all times If you want to join our team? APPLY TODAY!

Shake Out Palmerston North Company Shake Out Location Palmerston North, Manawatu / Wanganui Pay & Benefits Hourly rate plus perks Work with us at Shake Out Palmerston North. 1 full time role available – 35 Hours per week. At Shake Out, we serve great burgers, sides and shakes – fast. We combine high-quality ingredients, great food, speed, technology and excellent service to deliver a simple, yet premium experience to customers; to prove just how great fast can really taste. To find out more about us, head to shakeout.co or our Instagram @shakeoutnz. Who you are: • Proactive and hard-working with previous customer service experience (ideally). • A great communicator with excellent people skills who values team culture. • Approachable, well-presented and focused on delivering a premium experience. What you’ll get: • Extensive training and the chance to be a part of a strong, bright, energetic team. • Fair pay that sits above the industry average. • Your pick of uniform and access to great food. Experience is great but we offer intensive training too. If you don’t quite have the relevant experience for the position, then we’d still love to hear from you as great energy, work ethic and attitude are far more important. Click the link below. Please either attach your CV OR send 6-10 bullet points about who you are and why you’d be an asset to the Shake Out team in Palmerston North. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.