Kitchen Assistant/Cooks Assistant - Casual

Are you looking for a rewarding role with lots of opportunity for growth?
Linda Jones Retirement Village in Hamilton 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 as a Kitchen Assistant/Cooks Assistant.
This is a casual position working across all shifts.
Flexibility is essential as you may be required to work weekends, afternoons, or evenings.
In this role you will:

Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high-quality food for all residents
Assist 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 be 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
A strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness

Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, applicants must 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, owning and operating 49 villages across 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 are the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.
As developers, designers, builders, and operators, we continually challenge the status quo to better serve our residents and team members.
Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience.
If this sounds appealing, 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.
We encourage anyone interested in working for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.
If you're interested in joining an organization with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you!
Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Therefore, the job ad may close before the advertised date.
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