Centre Cook Bell Block

Evolve Education Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare benefits

Modern kitchen

Supportive team

Menu development

Job summary

Lollipops Bell Block is seeking a Centre Cook to fuel tamariki learning with nutritious meals. You will plan, prepare and serve meals for a busy centre licensed for 120 children, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Working 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with options for 7:30-2:30 or 8:00-3:00 shifts, you’ll enjoy a modern kitchen, supportive team, and opportunities to put your own stamp on the menu while benefiting from discounted childcare.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing nutritious meals in bulk.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Understands food safety, dietary requirements, and kitchen documentation.
• Can confidently manage kitchen ordering, stock control, and menu planning.
• Brings a positive, bubbly personality and enjoys being part of a centre community.
• Has a genuine passion for nourishing tamariki and supporting their learning journey through great food.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve meals for up to 120 children.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Manage kitchen ordering and stock control.
• Develop healthy, kid-friendly menus for daily service.
• Collaborate with the centre team to support learning through food.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Food safety

Time management

Menu planning

Dietary requirements

Job description

Large, vibrant community-focused centre
Modern kitchen and great facilities
Create nutritious, delicious kai for up to 120 tamariki
Enjoy discounted childcare benefits

At Lollipops Bell Block, we're passionate about creating a warm, inclusive environment where tamariki, whānau, and kaiako feel connected and supported. Our centre is full of energy, creativity, and community spirit, with expansive outdoor spaces, thriving gardens, strong local partnerships, and a team that genuinely loves what they do.

We're on the hunt for a passionate Centre Cook to join our team and help fuel the learning and growth of our tamariki through delicious, nutritious food.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking in bulk and takes pride in preparing high-quality meals for a busy centre licensed for 120 children. You'll be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals that meet the nutritional needs of our tamariki while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Working 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.30am to 2.30pm or 8.00am to 3.00pm), you'll have the chance to make this role your own. Whether your passion is healthy eating, garden-to-table cooking, or introducing exciting new flavours, we'll support you to bring your ideas to life.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience preparing nutritious meals in bulk.
• Is highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Understands food safety, dietary requirements, and kitchen documentation.
• Can confidently manage kitchen ordering, stock control, and menu planning.
• Brings a positive, bubbly personality and enjoys being part of a centre community.
• Has a genuine passion for nourishing tamariki and supporting their learning journey through great food.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• A modern, well-equipped kitchen.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities to put your own stamp on the menu.
• Discounted childcare benefits.
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of tamariki every day.

If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and love of food to a role where you'll make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.