Centre Cook | Busy Bees Mangakakahi

Are you someone who loves to cook and adores children? We've got the perfect job waiting for you!

Join our team as a Centre Cook and become the heart behind the meals that fuel our children's daily adventures and learning. Your role is key – preparing dishes that not only satisfy their hunger but also give them the energy they need to thrive, learn, and have fun!

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who shares our passion for food and believes in the impact of nutrition on young children's physical and mental development.

This is a part time 26hour role from Monday – Friday,. If you are looking for school friendly hours, this would be the ideal role - Have a kōrero with us!

About us:

Our passionate and welcoming team is dedicated to creating fun and engaging environments where our tamariki thrive. We believe in building strong relationships not only with our tamariki but also with their parents, fostering open communication and collaboration. Our kitchen is fully equipped with all the tools you need to fill our tamariki's growing bellies!

Our preferred candidate will be:

• 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.
• Able to purchase to a budget.
• Competent in maintaining written records in line with the Food Act requirements.
• Flexible in approach, but also able to work to a daily schedule.

Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a current Food Handling certificate, however this is not essential as full training will be given. We are looking for someone who will be a great fit with us and who has a genuine interest in providing well prepared, nutritious meals for our tamariki.

Benefits:

• Discounted childcare.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Guidance and mentoring.
• A friendly, fun team environment.
• A monthly staff wellbeing budget and access to EAP services.

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.