ECE Centre Cook - Nutritious Meals, Weekdays, Supportive Team

Busy Bees; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First aid training

Food safety certification

Flu vaccination

Childcare discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Whau Valley is seeking a Centre Cook to provide nourishing meals that support tamariki learning and development. You’ll work within a warm, supportive team, following menu guidelines and maintaining high kitchen hygiene.

In this role you will prepare daily kai for tamariki, involve older children in cooking to encourage learning and independence, manage grocery shopping, and ensure nutrition and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in an ECE or for large groups is a bonus.
• Passion for creating wholesome kai.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow menu guidelines and maintain kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks daily.
• Involve older children in kai preparation to support learning.
• Manage weekly grocery shopping and track kitchen expenses.
• Ensure nutrition and safety regulations are met consistently.
• Maintain hygiene through daily cleaning and food records.
• Support the wider centre team as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Food safety

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Busy Bees Whau Valley is seeking a Centre Cook to provide nourishing meals that support tamariki learning and development. You’ll work within a warm, supportive team, following menu guidelines and maintaining high kitchen hygiene.

In this role you will prepare daily kai for tamariki, involve older children in cooking to encourage learning and independence, manage grocery shopping, and ensure nutrition and safety standards are met.