About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Centre Cook to join our vibrant team at BestStart Kaikohe from 1st March 25! We are looking for someone who can prepare fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for our children each day.

As our Centre Cook, you will plan, prepare, and cook an appetising and culturally diverse menu, providing morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea for 62 children daily, including 10 under the age of 2. You'll be responsible for creating alternative meals to cater to specific dietary needs, such as vegetarian and dairy-free options, ensuring every child is well-nourished and happy.

In addition to meal preparation, you’ll manage food safety documentation to maintain our MPI registration and perform kitchen-related tasks. Efficiency, excellent time management, and a strong knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating are essential for this role.

Whether you're a newly qualified chef or an experienced professional with a passion for preparing meals for young children, we want to hear from you. Join us at BestStart Kaikohe to make a meaningful difference in our centre community!

This is a permanent part time position working 30 hours per week Monday-Friday (8.30am-3pm) starting 1st March 25.

Other benefits include:

Paid Food Handling Certificate
learning through Whare Ako, our online learning platform
Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*

Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:

Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
Free annual flu vaccinations
Confidential counselling through EAP
Wellbeing programme.
Sick days available from the day you start
One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition

Role requirements:

Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for the following:

Knowledge around health and safety in the kitchen and set high standards of hygiene and housekeeping
A passion for cooking and baking
An understanding of allergies and dietary requirements
Be computer literate in order to design menus and place orders each week
The ability to remain within the budgets of ordering food
A passion for promoting healthy eating for young children

About us:

At BestStart, we’re leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers Our focus is to provide quality education and care to the children in our community.

How to Apply: Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Kaikohe!

Centre Cook

BestStart

Centre Cook

BestStart

Kaikohe

BestStart

Centre Cook

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