Centre Cook - Wigram Skies

Kindercare; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare fees

Stable organisation

First aid training funded

High-trust environment

Job summary

Kindercare is seeking an experienced Cook for a daytime role in Christchurch. You will prepare and cook vegetarian meals for approximately 75 tamariki daily, following established recipes, policies and procedures, while maintaining high cleanliness standards.

The role requires budgeting, ordering, and flexibility to assist with other duties within the Centre. We offer 50% childcare fee subsidies, security of a stable organisation, fully funded first aid training, and a high-trust, supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing, cooking and serving food to recipes.
• Committed to high cleanliness standards and following policies.
• Multi-tasker with strong time-management skills.
• Willing to do cleaning, laundry and restocking supplies.
• Flexible to help with other duties within the Centre.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa is required.
• Kindercare police vet all potential employees.

Responsibilities

• Fulltime, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:30pm to 4pm daily.
• Prepare and cook vegetarian meals for about 75 tamariki daily.
• Cater for dietary and allergy requirements.
• Responsible for ordering and working within a budget.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Cleaning

Flexibility

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 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

• An innovative, high trust environment

The position:

• Fulltime, Monday to Friday, (40 hours per week, 7.30pm to 4pm daily)

• Preparing and cooking vegetarian meals for approximately 75 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

Come and work alongside our wonderful team who are committed to serving tamariki and whānau with love. Don't miss out ...