Centre Cook | Busy Bees Whitby

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 centre cook to join our amazing team! 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 40 hour role from Monday – Friday.

About us:
At Busy Bees, we value every child and see them as a unique and special taonga. Our centre is well maintained, with natural resources and equipment to inspire inquisitive minds and provide physical challenges for children of all ages, in both our indoor and outdoor environments. With huge, outdoor play areas, for both our under and over 2’s, our children have plenty of space to explore nature in a safe environment. Our centre also provides nurturing and stimulating environments for young children with its separate nursery and preschool rooms. 

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.