Centre Cook – Daytime Role, Veg Meals for 100 Kids

Kindercare; Warkworth; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare fees for your child

Security of a stable, established org

Fully funded first aid training

Mental health and wellbeing hub & EAP

Innovative, high trust environment

Culture that supports community

Job summary

Kindercare in Auckland is looking for an experienced Cook for a daytime role, to join our friendly, supportive team.

You will prepare and cook vegetarian meals for around 100 tamariki daily, follow established recipes, and ensure dietary/allergy needs are met. You will also manage ordering within budget, assist with cleaning, laundry, and restocking, and participate in a positive, high-trust workplace.

Qualifications

• Must prepare, cook and serve according to our recipes.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and follow policies.
• Cater for dietary and allergy requirements.
• Order and manage within the budget.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.
• Kindercare police vet all potential employees.

Responsibilities

• Full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Prepare and cook vegetarian meals for approximately 100 tamariki daily.
• Cater for dietary and allergy requirements.
• Order and manage within budget.
• Assist with cleaning, laundry and restocking supplies.
• Flexibly support other duties within the Centre.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Meal planning

Time management

Cleaning

Laundry

Restocking supplies

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Dietary needs

Job description

Kindercare in Auckland is looking for an experienced Cook for a daytime role, to join our friendly, supportive team.

You will prepare and cook vegetarian meals for around 100 tamariki daily, follow established recipes, and ensure dietary/allergy needs are met. You will also manage ordering within budget, assist with cleaning, laundry, and restocking, and participate in a positive, high-trust workplace.