About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and passionate cook to join our team and take charge of our kitchen. As our Centre Cook, you will plan, prepare, and cook an appetising and culturally varied menu for the children, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. You’ll need to be efficient with your time and have an excellent knowledge of foods that promote good nutrition and healthy eating for our tamariki as well as cater to dietary and cultural needs.
In this role, you will also be responsible for ordering to meet menu requirements within a set budget. Our ideal candidate will be able to create fresh, healthy, and vibrant menus while catering to children’s dietary, cultural, and religious needs and preferences.
You will have strong knowledge of health and safety practices in the kitchen, maintaining high standards of hygiene and housekeeping. A commitment to incorporating cultural diversity into menu planning is essential, along with a genuine passion for cooking, baking, and promoting healthy eating habits in children.
At BestStart Dannemora, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for our tamariki, and our cook plays a vital role in achieving this. If you are enthusiastic about food, love working with children, and are ready to make a meaningful contribution, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a permanent part time position working 35 hours Monday-Friday
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 Dannemora!
