Centre Cook | House of Wonder Gisborne

Are you passionate about food and enjoy cooking? Can you whip up delicious, nutritious meals that children will adore? Do you find joy in creating meals that children love?

We are looking for a cook for our beautiful childcare centre in Gisborne! If you know your way around a kitchen, can get creative secretly adding veggies to meals, and love children, we’d love to hear from you! As our cook, you will play a vital role in preparing dishes that not only nourish our tamariki but also provide them with the essential energy they need to thrive, learn, and engage in playful activities!

This is a fantastic and rewarding opportunity for someone who has a shared passion for food and using nutrition to create new ways that will support physical and mental development within young children.

This is a full time 35hour role from Monday – Friday.

About us:
House of Wonder by Busy Bees is a unique, innovative space. Designed for children to explore and learn through their senses. The mauri (life force) of our centre supports rich language and gives children time and space to be curious, to enquire and make discoveries. Tamariki thrive where the natural environment meets their needs and enhances their ability too. We have a brand new playground for tamariki to explore!

What are we looking for?

• Experienced in cooking for large groups, be it in a childcare centre or other environment
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment, at times under pressure.
• Fit and active, as this is a busy role
• Excellent at communication and have skills to build rapport with parents & children
• Flexible in approach, but also able to work to a daily schedule
• A real team player with a "can do" attitude

Benefits:

• Discounted childcare
• Competitive remuneration
• Guidance and mentoring
• A friendly, fun team environment

Join the amazing world of Early Childhood and create nutritious delicious food that puts a smile on children! Apply now and send in your CV today!

Please note: Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

We are an Accredited Employer

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.