Manawatu Casual Reliever Cook/Teacher

Evolve Education Group; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Evolve Education Group in Palmerston North is seeking a flexible Reliever Cook/Teacher to join our Kindercare North Shore centres. The role offers daytime hours, no evenings or weekends, and involves preparing nutritious vegetarian meals and supporting our teaching team when needed.

You will follow our recipes, meet dietary requirements, maintain high kitchen hygiene, and be willing to light-clean and help with laundry.

Qualifications

• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo police vetting.
• Casual reliever role with daytime hours (7am–6pm) and no evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious vegetarian meals for children.
• Follow recipes and meal plans, ensuring dietary and allergy requirements are met.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with light cleaning and laundry tasks as required.
• Be flexible to work with different age groups and support teachers when needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Flexible

Time management

Job description

Evolve Education Group in Palmerston North is seeking a flexible Reliever Cook/Teacher to join our Kindercare North Shore centres. The role offers daytime hours, no evenings or weekends, and involves preparing nutritious vegetarian meals and supporting our teaching team when needed.

You will follow our recipes, meet dietary requirements, maintain high kitchen hygiene, and be willing to light-clean and help with laundry.