Chef - Part Time

About the Role 

Calling all Chefs! We will challenge any ideas you have on Retirement Village cuisine, we offer more choices and more variety in our all-new approach to food and fine dining called Ryman Delicious! We are developing menus with more complexity and we are investing in redesigning our kitchens and putting in extra resources to make it work.  

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef at Deborah Cheetham Retirement Village in Ocean Grove. This is a Part time position working Thursday & Friday 1100-1900 and Saturday & Sunday 1000-1800.

In this role you will:

• Ensure nutritious, high quality, well prepared, well presented and enjoyable food is provided to our residents
• Prepare specialty food for fine dining evenings and village functions 
• 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 environment you will have: 

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery, Diploma in Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) or international equivalent
• Proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen 
• Outstanding communication skills
• A reliable, friendly and professional manner
  
  

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in Victoria and New Zealand across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles. We’re one of Victoria’s fastest growing employers, and we’re just getting started. 

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. 

Ryman Perks

• Work in a facility that operates more like a family business. We are well resourced and have great care ratios
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Monthly employee recognition
• Receive a complementary designer uniform
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression 
• Receive a Ryman Team Benefits card with discounts from 45+ well-known brands

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 we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.