Assistant Restaurant Manager, New Zealand

Assistant Restaurant Manager Jobs in New Zealand

BestStart

ECE Centre Cook

  • Posted today
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Invercargill


Job Description

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. BestStart is seeking a passionate and dedicated cook to join our energetic and tight-knit team.

BestStart embraces every child's unique background and experiences, fostering a warm and inclusive environment where all tamariki are celebrated. Through collaborative approaches in learning and play, we empower tamariki to explore, discover, and grow together.

Our benefits include:

  • Paid Food Handling Certificate
  • Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
  • Discounted childcare
  • Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Confidential counselling through EAP
  • Wellbeing programme.
  • Sick days available from the day you start


About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has come about for a new Cook to join our busy team with BestStart in Invercargill. You will be based at BestStart Rugby Park and will support our current cook in preparing meals for 4 of our Invercargill centres.

As our new Cook you’ll need to be efficient with your time and have an excellent knowledge or be willing to learn more about foods that promote good nutrition and healthy eating for our children. 

This is a permanent part- time position working 12 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 1pm.

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
  • Be able to work in a well within a team
  • Have good initiative and the ability to follow instructions
  • A passion for promoting healthy eating for young children


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!


Hard Skills Required

  • Cooking Techniques
  • Nutritional Knowledge
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Budgeting

Soft Skills Required

  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability

Benefits and Perks

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    Health Insurance
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    Long Service Rewards
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
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    Competitive Salary
  • Uniform Provided
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    Free Parking
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
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    Wellness Program
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    Professional Development
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    Childcare Support
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    Inclusive Workspace
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    Counselling Services
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    Company Supplied Technology
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    Extended Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work
  • Work-Life Balance Support

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