Unlock your culinary potential, we're hiring Cooks Assistants to paint flavour onto every plate! Experience a dynamic work environment, keeping your skills sharp Access 60+ Ryman discounts in childcare, insurance, banking, retail and more About the Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Cooks Assistant. This is a part-time position working 27 hours over Thursday to Sunday. 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 About You To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: Have or be willing to gain the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3) Proven experience in food preparation A reliable, friendly, and professional manner Strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness 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 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 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. Location(s): Charles Upham Retirement Village – Canterbury NZ #J-18808-Ljbffr