Cook

Ultimate Care Group; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ultimate Care Group – Queenstown, South Island is seeking a part-time Cook at Alden Elmslie in Wanaka to prepare nutritious, appealing meals for residents while upholding food safety standards. You will work with the kitchen and facility team to meet dietary needs, maintain cleanliness and stock, and ensure meals are served on time.

Food safety certification or chef qualifications are desirable; previous aged-care experience is preferred, with a friendly, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing meals, ideally in aged care or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliable, professional, and team-focused attitude.
• Respect for residents’ cultural, spiritual, and personal needs.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work under direction.
• Desire to provide high-quality service to residents.
• Chef qualifications, food safety certification, and first aid training are desirable but not essential.

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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Dietary needs awareness

Resident-focused

Education

Chef qualifications

Food safety certification

First aid training

Job description

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Ultimate Care Group – Queenstown, South Island

Cook | Part-time | 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 enjoy a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of elderly residents in your community. We offer a supportive, team-focused environment with 24/7 rostering and strong opportunities for growth, so you can balance work and life while building your career in aged care.

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.