Centre Chef

Bear Park Limited; Hibiscus and Bays; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Park Limited in Mairangi Bay is seeking a Centre Chef to provide nutritious, balanced meals for up to 85 children each day, with creativity in the kitchen and daily interaction with families. The role has fixed hours from 7.00am to 3.30pm (40 hours per week) with flexibility for the right candidate.

Our kitchen sits in the heart of the centre, enabling collaboration with parents, teachers and children.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate and a minimum Level 5 cooking qualification.
• Proven budgeting experience for kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of catering for food allergies and intolerances.
• Enthusiastic, engaged, and comfortable interacting with children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, balanced meals for up to 85 children daily.
• Manage kitchen budgets and order supplies.
• Collaborate with Centre Director, teachers and parents in the kitchen.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food safety

Budget management

Menu planning

Allergy awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Level 5 cooking qualification

Job description

The Role:

We are looking for a Centre Chef to join us at Bear Park Mairangi Bay. As our Chef you will be responsible for providing nutritious, balanced and delicious meals for up to 85 children each day. We embrace creativity and encourage everyone in our centre to explore new, fun ways of doing things, an approach that extends to our kitchen.

We are a welcoming, friendly, supportive and fun team that work together to ensure we provide our children with the best, from their nutrition through to their learning environment. This role has great working hours of 7.00am - 3.30pm (40 hours per week) however we can be flexible for the right candidate. Our kitchen is located in the heart of the centre and allows you to interact with parents, teachers and children whilst you work.

Ideally you will have a Food Safety Certificate, along with a minimum level 5 cooking qualification. You will have proven experience with budgets and a strong understanding of catering for food allergies and intolerances. You must be enthusiastic and engaged, and excited about the opportunity to interact with children.

Why Bear Park?

Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 39 years of industry experience.

• Rewarding work environment
• Accessible leadership and an experience Centre Director
• Supportive and communicative centre culture
• Ongoing training and support

What Next?

At Bear Park we are Inspiring Lifelong Learners. Our philosophy is proven, our vision is inspired and our children are changing the world. Join us today and be part of the change.