Senior Lead Chef (Head Chef)

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Job Description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Senior Lead Chef.

This is a full time position working either Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 0800 - 1700 with the final roster determined based on the successful candidate and the needs of the role.

In this role you will

Lead a team to ensure nutritious, high quality, well prepared, well presented and enjoyable food is provided to our residents

Prepare specialty food for functions and fine dining

Adhere to all practices relating to food hygiene, preparation, storage and disposal

Work closely with, and support your team and colleagues

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

Extensive experience as a Head Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen

Outstanding communication skills

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

A reliable, friendly and professional manner

Ryman Food Experience

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!

Join us at Ryman and be part of the Ryman Food Experience, where we go beyond traditional aged care dining to create a truly holistic approach to nutrition and well-being. fostering emotional connections 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, and help us make every dining experience a meaningful and inclusive one for our residents.

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

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 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.

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