Centre Cook - Spreydon

Kindercare; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare and cook vegetarian meals for children. This daytime position requires excellent time-management skills and the ability to adhere to dietary requirements. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality care and education since 1972.

Benefits

50% childcare fees for your child

Fully funded first aid training

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking vegetarian meals.
• Ability to cater for dietary and allergy requirements.
• Commitment to cleanliness and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for approximately 50 children daily.
• Order supplies and work within a budget.
• Maintain cleanliness and help with other duties.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Time management

Team communication

Job description

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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.

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:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm

Preparing and cooking vegetarian meals for approximately 50 tamariki each day

Ability to cater for dietary/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

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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 take care of some cleaning and laundry
• Flexibility to help out with other duties within the Centre
• A clear communicator who values the importance of team work

Come and work alongside our wonderful team who are committed to serving tamariki and whānau with love.

Kindercare is Kiwi owned and operated and has been providing early childhood care and education for babies, toddlers and preschoolers since 1972. We're here because children matter; because it is our mission to develop each child's full potential by providing outstanding early childhood care and education.