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Part time
Martinborough
Posted 7 days ago
We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to join us part-time at Busy Bees Martinborough.
Why Us? | Hei aha mātou?
Here, we value the deep intergenerational connections that make our centre a true community fixture. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau offers the professional stability of a national network within a team of locals who really know and love our families. Every role is vital, whether you are preparing Healthy Heart meals or leading our popular weekly kura visits that support our tamariki in their next big step. We work together to foster tuakana-teina relationships across our large natural play areas, ensuring every child feels a genuine sense of belonging.
About You | Mōu
A genuine passion for creating wholesome kai that fuels our growing tamariki
Warm and approachable so building connections with our whānau comes naturally
Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchen
Confident managing everything from menu planning to a well stocked and sparkling clean space
A proactive mindset ensures safety and hygiene are always your top priority
Previous experience cooking for large groups is beneficial
The Opportunity | Te Āheinga
This is a part time role supporting our team two days a week:
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
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
Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tō mātou tīma?
Regular daytime hours 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 the wholesome kai you prepare makes 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.
