ECE Centre Cook | Busy Bees Putaruru

PEG1 Limited; Putaruru; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare fees for your own

Fully funded first aid training

Food safety certification

Annual flu vaccination

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Busy Bees Putaruru is seeking a part-time Centre Cook to prepare nutritious Nourish meals each day for our tamariki, while following menu guidelines and maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards.

You’ll work regular daytime hours, Monday to Friday with no late nights, enjoy discounted fees for your own tamariki, and receive fully funded first aid training and food safety certification as part of a supportive centre community.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in an ECE centre or for large groups.
• Passion for creating wholesome kai.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks.
• Involve older children in kai preparation to support learning.
• Manage weekly grocery shopping and track kitchen expenses.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards and food records.
• Support the wider centre team as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

First aid

Job description

Join Busy Bees Putaruru as our Centre Cook and prepare nutritious Nourish meals each day, helping our tamariki learn, grow, and thrive through wholesome, delicious kai. You’ll enjoy supportive leadership, clear processes and a team that recognises the important role you play in our centre community. This is a part-time role - 28 hours per week.

Why Join Our Team?

He aha koe i hono ai ki to matou tima?

Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday with no late nights

Discounted childcare fees for your own tamariki

Fully funded first aid training, food safety certification, and annual flu vaccination

Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support from the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa network

The rewarding feeling of knowing the wholesome kai you prepare makes a genuine impact every day

The Opportunity | Te Aheinga

You’ll prepare daily kai for our tamariki, following menu guidelines while maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards and supporting food-related routines within the centre. You’ll be a friendly, familiar presence for children and an active part of the team.

Your role will include:

Preparing nutritious meals and snacks

Involving the older children in kai preparation to support learning and independence

Managing weekly grocery shopping and tracking kitchen expenses

Ensuring all nutrition and safety regulations are consistently met

Maintaining hygiene standards through daily food records and cleaning schedules

Supporting the wider centre team as needed

About You | Mou

Mou Have a genuine passion for creating wholesome kai Be warm and approachable Have excellent organisational skills to manage a busy kitchen Confident in menu planning

Have a proactive mindset ensuring food safety and hygiene are always top priority

Have previous experience cooking in an ECE centre or for large groups

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams.

We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.

Join our whānau

If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities.

We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki.

We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!