Part-Time ECE Centre Cook — Nourishing Kids Daily

Busybees; Putaruru; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare fees for your own

First aid training funded

Food safety certification

Annual flu vaccination

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Busy Bees Putaruru is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare Nutritious Nourish meals daily for our tamariki, helping them learn and thrive in a wholesome kitchen setting.

The role is part-time (28 hours per week), with regular daytime hours Monday to Friday, no late nights, and fully funded first aid training and food safety certification. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa.

Qualifications

• NZ residency or valid work visa required.
• Experience cooking in a childcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
• Involving older children in kai preparation to support learning.
• 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.

Skills

Wholesome kai passion

Organisational skills

Menu planning

Food safety hygiene

Team collaboration

Job description

Busy Bees Putaruru is seeking a Centre Cook to prepare Nutritious Nourish meals daily for our tamariki, helping them learn and thrive in a wholesome kitchen setting.

The role is part-time (28 hours per week), with regular daytime hours Monday to Friday, no late nights, and fully funded first aid training and food safety certification. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa.