Weekend Cook

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Summary: Prepare and deliver nutritious, appealing meals for residents in an aged care setting, ensuring comfort, enjoyment, and adherence to food safety standards. Highlights: 1. Prepare nourishing meals that bring comfort and enjoyment to residents 2. Work collaboratively in a supportive and friendly team environment 3. Play a key role in residents' comfort and wellbeing * Part TIme Weekend Shifts * Saturday and Sunday from 0615 to 1pm. * Experience in aged care desirable. Cook | Part time | Alden Lakewood Prepare nourishing meals that bring comfort, enjoyment, and routine to residents' daily lives. About the role Prepare and deliver nutritious, well-presented meals that meet residents' needs and dietary requirements. You'll work closely with the kitchen and wider facility team to ensure safe, timely, and enjoyable meal services. Key responsibilities: * Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals * Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards * Support special dietary needs with guidance from the dietitian * Maintain kitchen cleanliness, stock, and equipment * Work collaboratively to deliver smooth meal services Benefits * Casual role with weekend-focused shifts * Supportive and friendly team environment * Training and development opportunities Why you'll enjoy working at Alden * Play a key role in residents' comfort and wellbeing * Work in a respectful, values-led aged care setting * Join a team that supports collaboration and care Skills & experience You'll be successful if you bring: * Experience preparing meals in a commercial or care setting * Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements * Reliable, professional, and team-focused approach * Respect for residents' cultural and personal needs * Chef qualification, food safety certificate, or first aid (desirable) * NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa 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. Apply now with your CV and become part of the Alden whanau.