Centre Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals for Kids, 7am–3:30pm

Bear Park Limited; Hibiscus and Bays; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Park Limited in Mairangi Bay is seeking a Centre Chef to provide nutritious, balanced meals for up to 85 children each day, with creativity in the kitchen and daily interaction with families. The role has fixed hours from 7.00am to 3.30pm (40 hours per week) with flexibility for the right candidate.

Our kitchen sits in the heart of the centre, enabling collaboration with parents, teachers and children.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate and a minimum Level 5 cooking qualification.
• Proven budgeting experience for kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of catering for food allergies and intolerances.
• Enthusiastic, engaged, and comfortable interacting with children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, balanced meals for up to 85 children daily.
• Manage kitchen budgets and order supplies.
• Collaborate with Centre Director, teachers and parents in the kitchen.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food safety

Budget management

Menu planning

Allergy awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Level 5 cooking qualification

Job description

Bear Park Limited in Mairangi Bay is seeking a Centre Chef to provide nutritious, balanced meals for up to 85 children each day, with creativity in the kitchen and daily interaction with families. The role has fixed hours from 7.00am to 3.30pm (40 hours per week) with flexibility for the right candidate.

Our kitchen sits in the heart of the centre, enabling collaboration with parents, teachers and children.