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Full time
Alfriston Road
Posted 15 days ago
We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook and Van Driver to join our welcoming team at Busy Bees Alfriston in Manurewa East. This hybrid role is the perfect opportunity to nourish our tamariki with wholesome kai while keeping our centre safely connected to the local community.
Why Us? | Hei aha mātou?
We value every child as a unique and special taonga. Located in the heart of Manurewa East, our centre is a community focused hub where whanaungatanga and multiculturalism are at the core of everything we do. We are deeply integrated into our local community, using our centre van for regular excursions and transport support, while also striving for the Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award through wholesome nutrition and regular baking sessions. We are proud to be part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa network, which allows our team to enjoy the best of both worlds, offering the warmth of a tight knit local centre backed by the professional security and global expertise of a leading national provider.
About You | Mōu
A genuine passion for creating wholesome kai that fuels our growing tamariki
A full, clean NZ Drivers Licence
Warm and approachable so building connections with our whānau comes naturally
Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchen and driving schedule
Confident managing everything from menu planning to a well stocked and sparkling clean space
A proactive mindset ensures maintenance, safety, and hygiene are always your top priority
Previous experience cooking for large groups or safely operating a passenger vehicle is a fantastic bonus
The Opportunity | Te Āheinga
Preparing daily nutritious meals and snacks to fuel our tamariki for their busy days
Supporting older children to engage and help with kai preparation as part of their learning and independence
Providing a safe and reliable van service for our families and regular centre excursions
Completing the weekly grocery shop and managing kitchen expenditure reports for the Centre Manager
Ensuring all early childhood regulations regarding nutrition and safety are met consistently
Providing general assistance required to maintain the effective operation of the centre when needed
Reporting any vehicle maintenance needs to the Facilities Coordinator to keep the van in top condition
Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tō mātou tīma?
Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday with no late nights
Discounted childcare fees for your own tamariki
Fully funded first aid training and annual flu vaccination
Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support from the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa network
The rewarding feeling of knowing you're making a genuine impact every day
If you love creating delicious, nourishing kai and want to be part of a team who values your skill and heart, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa.
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.
