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Senior Lead Chef

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Project Delicious at Ryman Healthcare

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

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 Ryman's Shona McFarlane Retirement Village, in Avalon, Lower Hutt, as a Senior Lead Chef. This is a full time position working Sunday to Thursday 0800 - 1700.

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
 •  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 OR certificate III, IV or a Diploma in Commercial Cookery
 •  A reliable, friendly and professional manner

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