Centre Cook - Henderson

Kindercare; Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fees benefit

First aid training

Wellbeing support

Team oriented culture

Community involvement

Job summary

Kindercare in Auckland is seeking an experienced Cook for a daytime, full-time role in our childcare centre. You will prepare and cook vegetarian meals for around 100 tamariki daily, follow our recipes, and ensure meals meet dietary and allergy requirements while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

You will manage ordering within budget, support meal planning, and assist with cleaning, laundry and restocking.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have experience cooking in a centre or school kitchen.
• Ability to prepare vegetarian meals for large groups (~100 tamariki).
• Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene.
• Willing to assist with cleaning, laundry and restocking.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook vegetarian meals according to recipes.
• Manage daily food preparation and presentation.
• Order supplies and work within budget.
• Ensure cleanliness and food safety compliance.
• Support other duties within the Centre as needed.

Skills

Vegetarian cooking

Food safety

Menu planning

Time management

Education

Food handling certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

As an experienced and passionate Cook who is looking for a daytime role, we would love to meet you, chat about this exciting opportunity, and introduce you to our friendly and supportive team.

As our centre Cook, your primary focus is ensuring that all food preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are carried out according to the established recipes, policies and procedures.

Enjoy the benefits of being part of our team:

• 50% childcare fees for your child

• Security of a stable, established organisation

• Fully funded first aid training

• Mental health and wellbeing hub & EAP support

• An innovative, high trust environment

• Culture that supports community projects

The position:

• Full time, Monday to Friday, (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

• Preparing and cooking vegetarian meals for approximately 100 tamariki each day

• Ability to cater for dietary and allergy requirements is essential for this role

• Responsible for ordering, and working within a budget

• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite

• Kindercare police vet all potential employees

Who are you?

An experienced Cook who is:

• Competent in preparing, cooking and serving food that follows our recipes

• Committed to the highest standards of cleanliness, and adhering to our policies and procedures

• A cheerful multi-tasker, with excellent time-management skills

• Willing to do cleaning, laundry and restocking supplies

• Flexibility to help out withother duties within the Centre

• Has strong organisation skills and time management

• A clear communicator who values the importance of team work

• Experienced in food preparation and food safety is preferred