At Ryman we are pioneering! Through innovation and a growing team of culinary masters, we are continuously enhancing the food and beverage service that 'delights' our residents. With Project Delicious, you will see fresh local produce, quality cuts of meat, vibrant colour, varied texture and a growing choice for our residents to enjoy!
Benefits of working at a Ryman Village
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.
As a Senior Lead Chef, Ryman Healthcare can offer you job security which can be difficult to find in the current employment market.
You will work set hours with no early starts or late nights with more time to do what you enjoy!
You will build rapport with your residents and be rewarded by making a real difference to their lives.
In our supportive environment, where teamwork is paramount, you will have the opportunity to mentor and train staff completing apprenticeships and Level 3 and 4 Cookery qualifications.
You will help us to challenge the stereotypes around food and nutrition in retirement living - I think you will be amazed!
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join Bob Owens Retirement Village, in Bethlehem, Tauranga, as a Senior Lead Chef. This is a full time position working Sunday to Thursday 0800 - 1700. This position starts in January 2025.
In this role you will:
Recruit, train, lead, motivate and inspire the kitchen and cafe team to deliver a foodservice and dining experience that's 'good enough for mum.'
Create and prepare specialty food for functions and fine dining.
Manage rosters, support menu development, trial new recipes, cater to different dietary needs.
Operate with health and safety as a key consideration at all times.
Work closely with our Senior Management team, and support your team and colleagues.
About You
To thrive in our supportive and rewarding environment you will have:
Extensive experience as a Head Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen catering for large groups or functions.
Hold the London City & Guilds or NZQA 75/1, 75/2, 75/3, or the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) as a minimum OR certificate III, IV or a Diploma in Commercial Cookery.
A reliable, friendly and professional manner.
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.
At Ryman, our pioneering spirit is a part of everything we do it's why we only want the best people — people who share our pioneering attitude towards life and retirement living — and to do so we need to offer them what all the best people want... The opportunity to push your career to new heights.
All of our people, in every area — from construction to villages, sales to technology — have the same goal: to provide the very best experience for our residents – it's got to be good enough for Mum, or Dad. To achieve this, we all pull together. All the time. It's the secret of our success and why we are one of New Zealand and Victoria's fastest growing, most innovative companies. A career at Ryman really has no limits — if you're pioneering enough.
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