EntryPart TimeEN
Due to internal movement, we are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to join us for 30 hours a week. Bring your passion for wholesome kai to a space where your culinary skills directly support the growth and independence of our tamariki.
About us:
We value every child’s voice and spark imagination and every role is essential to our flow, from our kitchen providing nutritious meals to the mahi in our rooms. We work together to support free movement and independence, empowering our older tamariki to even help with kai preparation. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you the professional support of a national network, within a local team committed to respectful care. Join a supportive team where your unique skills are celebrated and whanaungatanga is at the heart of our mahi.
About you:
A genuine passion for creating wholesome kai that fuels our growing tamariki
Warm and approachable so building connections with our whānau comes naturally
Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchen
Confident managing everything from menu planning to a well stocked and sparkling clean space
A proactive mindset ensures food safety and hygiene are always your top priority
Previous experience cooking in an ECE or for large groups is a fantastic bonus
The mahi:
Preparing daily nutritious meals and snacks to fuel our tamariki for their busy days
Supporting older children to engage and help with kai preparation as part of their learning and independence
Completing the weekly grocery shop and managing kitchen expenditure reports for the Centre Manager
Ensuring all early childhood regulations regarding nutrition and safety are met consistently
Providing general assistance required to maintain the effective operation of the centre when needed
Why you will love it here:
Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday with no late nights
Discounted childcare fees for your own tamariki
Fully funded first aid training 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
If you love creating delicious, nourishing kai and want to be part of a team who values your skill and heart, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa.
We are an Accredited Employer.
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.
