Are you looking for a rewarding role with lots of opportunity for growth? Diana IsaacRetirement Village in Christchurch has an opportunity for you! Varied, fast-paced and rewarding roleFun, friendly and supportive team environment Fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in the kitchen About Ryman Retirement Villages 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 45 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 15 new villages under construction and 12 additional sites in our landbank. We employ more than 6,800 team members.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.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Kitchen Assistant/Cooks Assistant. We have a casual role available working varied hours and days and flexibility is key due to nights and weekends being included.In this role you will: Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high quality food for all residentsAssisting in the preparation and presentation of foodWork closely with, and support your colleagues Be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen About YouTo 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 The ability to work in a fast-paced environment A Reliable, friendly and professional mannerHave a strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness Benefits of working at a Ryman Village Fun, friendly and supportive team environment Certainty of hours through fixed rostersWork in a beautiful, resort style villageOpportunities for professional development and career progression Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers If you are interested in working for a company with a clear purpose that are committed to safety, kindness and developing our people we would love to hear from you.