Enjoy your evenings again! Join us at Ryman and deliver exceptional dining experiences that our residents will love!
Make a Difference: Impact the lives of our residents with your culinary skills.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent fixed shifts, no early starts or late nights.
Exclusive Discounts: 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.
Enjoy consistent fixed shifts, free from very early starts and only the occasional late night, giving you more time to pursue your interests.
Build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Utilise opportunities to mentor and develop your team.
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's Bob Scott Retirement Village, in Lower Hutt, as a Senior Lead Chef (Head Chef). This is a Full-Time role working Sunday to Thursday 0800 - 1700.
In this role you will:
Lead, motivate and inspire the kitchen and cafe team to deliver a dining experience that's 'good enough for mum or dad'.
Prepare delicious meals from our seasonal menus, rich in variety, flavour and nutrition.
Develop menus and create specialty food for fine dining experiences and functions.
Manage rosters, support menu development, trial new recipes and cater to different dietary needs.
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, leading a team and running a kitchen catering for large groups or functions.
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.
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