Centre Cook - Warkworth

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

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