Support Ryman Healthcare's Auckland Villages in this exciting, varied position as Roaming Chef.
Impact the lives of our residents with your culinary skills.Enjoy variety supporting 11 Auckland villages and occasionally other regions.Over 60 discounts on childcare, insurance, retail, and more!Be part of the Ryman Food Experience, going beyond traditional aged care dining to create a truly holistic approach to nutrition and well-being through thoughtfully prepared meals that respect our residents and celebrate diverse cultural traditions. Be a part of a team that values the impact of food on health and happiness!
Benefits of working at a Ryman Village: As a Senior Lead Chef, you'll enjoy job security in today's competitive employment market.Build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.Join us in redefining food and nutrition in retirement living - We think you'll be amazed!About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity to join Ryman Healthcare as a Roaming Senior Lead Chef. This role is supporting our 11 villages in Auckland and occasionally in other regions within New Zealand. Start and finish times will vary with shifts being 0800 to 1700 or 1100 to 1900. Note that this may vary with events.
This full-time position requires 40 hours of work per week. You will have one weekend day off, with days off varying; for example, you could have Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday off.
In this role you will:
Cover the Senior Lead Chef or Chef positions in our various villages, catering to different dietary needs.As the Roaming Senior Lead Chef, support all food services in the village, including resident meals, dining room experiences, and meals in the village cafes and bar.Prepare delicious meals from our seasonal menus, rich in variety, flavour, and nutrition.When covering different regions, you will stay in that area for up to four to five nights - Meal allowances and accommodation will be provided.Operate with health and safety as a key consideration at all times.About You: To thrive in our supportive and rewarding environment you will have:
Extensive experience as a Head Chef, catering for large groups or functions.Previous experience in bulk and short-order catering would be an advantage.A full driving license and reliable transport are required (KMs reimbursed).Outstanding communication skills with a reliable, approachable, and professional manner.Hold a qualification in Cookery or equivalent.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.
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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