Cooks Assistant

Unlock your culinary potential, we're hiring Cooks Assistants to paint flavour onto every plate!

Elevate your kitchen expertise!

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 at our Princess Alexandra Retirement Village in Napier as a Cooks Assistant. This is a part time position working Friday to Wednesday 0830 - 1400.

In this role you will

Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high quality food for all residents

Assisting 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 willing to gain New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3)
• Proven experience in food preparation
• A Reliable, friendly and professional manner

Have a strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness

Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

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 share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, 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 a job ad may close before the advertised close date.

Job details

Reference #

79558

Closes on

05 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s)

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village - Napier NZ

Expertise

Kitchen Assistants and Dining Assistant

Job level(s)

Junior

Work type(s)

Permanent part-time