Kitchen Assistant/Cooks Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding role with lots of opportunity for growth?

Princess Alexandra

Retirement Village in Napier has an opportunity for you!

• Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in the kitchen

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village in Napier as a Kitchen Assistant/Cooks Assistant. This is a Casual position working as required.

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
• Be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen

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
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 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!

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.