Centre Cook (Beststart Silverdale)

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Discounted childcare

Health insurance subsidy

Flu vaccinations

Counselling services

Wellbeing programme

Sick leave from day one

Job summary

BestStart Silverdale is seeking a passionate Cook to join our friendly team in a part-time role. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, and ensure dietary requirements are met.

You will also help manage supplies and work within a set budget, with occasional classroom support. We value wellbeing, growth and collaboration with teachers to support tamariki health and development, and offer benefits like professional development and

Qualifications

• Experience in school/kindergarten kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to manage food supplies and budget.
• Knowledge of allergies and dietary requirements.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Genuine passion for cooking and baking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks daily.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage supplies within budget.
• Collaborate with teaching team to meet nutritional needs.
• Occasional classroom support.

Skills

Food safety

Budgeting

Nutrition

Organization

Team player

Basic computer skills

Cooking & baking

Wellbeing focus

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Job description

At BestStart Silverdale, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where tamariki feel safe, loved and supported to thrive. Through respectful care and strong relationships, we create a sense of belonging for every child, their whānau and our wider community.

We are looking for a passionate, reliable and organised Cook to join our friendly team at BestStart Silverdale, a centre licensed for 125 children.

About the Role

This is a permanent, part-time position working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the health and wellbeing of our tamariki by preparing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals and snacks each day. You will take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen, ensuring food safety standards and dietary requirements are always met.

You will also be responsible for managing food supplies, working within a set budget and collaborating with our teaching team to ensure every child's nutritional needs are catered for. Basic computer skills and good organisation will be important, and there may be occasional opportunities to provide support in the classroom.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of food safety practices and kitchen hygiene.
• An understanding of allergies, food sensitivities and individual dietary requirements.
• A genuine passion for cooking and baking.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage food supplies and work within a budget.
• Basic computer skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to lend a hand when needed.
• A genuine interest in supporting the health and wellbeing of young children.

Why Join BestStart?

At BestStart, we value our people and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and development. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Professional development opportunities through our Whare Ako learning platform.
• Discounted childcare.
• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply).
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Access to EAP counselling services.
• A dedicated wellbeing programme.
• Sick leave entitlement from your first day.