Description
Summary:
Join a supportive team as a Cook's Assistant, preparing nutritious, high-quality food and supporting colleagues in a caring environment.
Highlights:
1. Assist chefs in preparing nutritious and high-quality food for residents
2. Work closely with and support colleagues in a caring environment
3. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
**About the Role**
We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at **Grace Joel** **Retirement Village in St Heliers** as a **Cooks Assistant**. This is a **full time** position working **Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday 1030 - 1730.**
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
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 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 to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you!
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***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.***