Chef (Sous Chef)

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 Sous Chef, you'll enjoy job security in today's competitive employment market.
• Enjoy consistent fixed shifts, giving you more time to pursue your interests.
• Build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
• Support us in redefining food and nutrition in retirement living - We think you'll be amazed!

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef at Essie Summers Retirement Village in Beckenham, Christchurch. This is a part-time position working Saturday to Wednesday 1100-1900.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to create an exceptional dining experience that's 'good enough for mum'.
• Provide coverage of the Senior Lead Chef during their days off.
• Prepare delicious meals from our seasonal menus, rich in variety, flavour and nutrition.
• Cater to different residents' dietary needs.
• Assist with specialty food for fine dining experiences and functions.
• Operate with health and safety as a key consideration at all times.

About You

To thrive in our environment you will have:

• New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3).
• Proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen.
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner.

Additional Benefits

• Certainty of hours through fixed rosters.
• Work in a beautiful, resort-style village.
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Ryman Team Benefits Card with over 60 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 think you have the pioneering spirit needed to make a difference at Ryman, we'd 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 we reserve the right to close a job ad 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.