Cook

Cook | Full Time, Part-time or Casual| Alden Elmslie in Wanaka

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering nutritious, appealing meals that meet residents’ needs while following food safety and hygiene standards. You’ll work closely with the kitchen and wider facility team to ensure a positive dining experience for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve nutritious, attractive meals for residents

Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements

Support special dietary needs in consultation with the dietician

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, stock levels, and equipment

Work collaboratively with the kitchen and facility team

Ensure meal services are delivered smoothly and on time

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring

Previous experience preparing meals, ideally in aged care or a similar setting

A good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

A reliable, professional, and team-focused attitude

Respect for residents’ cultural, spiritual, and personal needs

The ability to work well under direction and follow established procedures

A genuine commitment to providing quality service to residents

* Chef qualifications, food safety certification, and first aid training are desirable but not essential.

Benefits

At Alden, you'll build real relationships with the residents you care for — and see the difference you make over months and years, not a single shift. That continuity is what makes the work rewarding.

You'll also have a team behind you: 24/7 rostering that works around your life, on-the-job coaching, EAP support, and genuine pathways to grow your career.

About Alden

Alden is a privately owned specialist aged care provider offering rest home, hospital, and dementia-level care across 20 residential facilities throughout New Zealand. Our name means “old friend,” and that’s how we care every day, with trust, respect, and genuine connection. At Alden, we support each resident as an individual, valuing their personality, life story, and needs.

Know the person. Make a difference.

Apply now with your CV and become part of the Alden whānau.