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 workedFun, friendly and supportive team environmentFantastic opportunity to grow your skills in the kitchenAbout The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Kitchen Assistant/Cooks Assistant/Baker/Cafe Assistant.
This is a full time position working Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.In this role you will:Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high quality food for all residentsAssisting in the preparation and presentation of foodWork closely with, and support your colleaguesBe responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen Café OperationPreparing and presenting delicious, high-quality café food, ensuring adherence to the Ryman café menuCrafting recipes and creating scratch baked goods including sandwiches, quiches, rolls, pastries, cakes, and slices to the approved recipe specification.Testing of ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each food item meets food safety and quality controlsPreparing hot and cold beverages to an exceptional standard.Ordering of all café menu ingredients and retail items through approved Ryman suppliers, utilising correct cost centres.Ensuring food and retail items are displayed attractively and as per the café planograms.About YouTo 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 preparationThe ability to work in a fast-paced environmentA Reliable, friendly and professional mannerHave a strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.About RymanAt 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 48 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 VillageFun, friendly and supportive team environmentCertainty of hours through fixed rostersWork in a beautiful, resort style villageOpportunities for professional development and career progressionRyman 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.
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