Ece Centre Cook (Beststart Wigram)

Qjumpers; Christchurch; Vor Ort; NZD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted childcare

Subsidised health insurance

Sick leave from day one

Free annual flu vaccinations

Confidential EAP counselling

Whare Ako online learning and dev

An additional week of leave after 10+年

Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive

Zusammenfassung

BestStart Wigram in Christchurch is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for tamariki and manage daily kitchen operations. You will help design varied, culturally inclusive menus and ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene.

The role is permanent and full-time at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with benefits such as discounted childcare and health insurance support. You’ll thrive in a busy centre environment and take pride in nourishing young learners.

Qualifikationen

• Requires cooking and baking skills and passion for healthy meals.
• Familiar with nutrition and dietary requirements for children.
• Experience with food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Ability to manage weekly orders and budget.

Aufgaben

• Prepare morning, lunch and afternoon teas with varied menus.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Handle weekly food orders and budget management.
• Cater to allergies and dietary requirements for children.

Kenntnisse

Cooking & baking

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety & hygiene

Budgeting & ordering

Organised & independent

Jobbeschreibung

Do you love cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of tamariki? Start the new year with a rewarding role at BestStart Wigram!

As we look ahead to another exciting year of learning, growth and connection, we're searching for a passionate and organised Centre Cook to join our friendly and supportive team. If you enjoy creating fresh, nutritious meals and take pride in helping children thrive, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At BestStart Wigram, we know healthy food plays an important part in supporting tamariki to learn, grow and flourish. Located in the vibrant Wigram Skies subdivision near Hornby, our purpose-built childcare complex is home to two unique centres and seven classrooms, creating a busy, welcoming environment where you'll become a valued part of our wider centre whānau.

About the Role

As our Centre Cook, you'll prepare delicious morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas, creating varied and culturally inclusive menus that encourage healthy eating habits.

You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including weekly food ordering, budget management and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. You'll also confidently cater for allergies and dietary requirements, ensuring every child can safely enjoy the meals you prepare.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Has a passion for cooking and baking
• Understands nutrition, allergies and dietary requirements
• Demonstrates excellent food safety and hygiene practices
• Is organised, reliable and confident working independently
• Is comfortable creating menus, placing orders and managing a food budget

Most importantly, you'll enjoy being part of a busy centre environment and take pride in preparing nutritious food that our tamariki love.

What We Offer

We want our people to feel supported both at work and beyond. You'll enjoy:

• Discounted childcare
• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)
• Sick leave from your first day
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Confidential EAP counselling
• Whare Ako online learning and development
• An additional week of leave after 10 years of service
• Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2,000*

Ready for a Fresh Start in 2027? If you're looking for a role where your passion for food can make a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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ECE Centre Cook (BestStart Wigram) • Christchurch City - Canterbury