Are you passionate about food and enjoy cooking? Do you find joy in creating meals that children love?
Our vibrant centre is looking for a skilled cook to prepare nutritious and delicious meals for our little ones. As our cook, you will play a vital role in preparing dishes that not only nourish our tamariki but also provide them with the essential energy they need to thrive, learn, and engage in playful activities!
This is a full time role from Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm. Our kitchen is fully equipped with all the tools you will need to feed up 90 tiny bellies! We are proud to hold a gold healthy heart award, and we are dedicated to stay on track to providing vege-packed dishes with our dietitian approved and designed; Nourish programme!
About Us:
Harewood Road Montessori has been architecturally designed to incorporate an indoor-outdoor flow that enables each child to explore the environment as a total sensorial experience.
Each area within the three learning centres are designed for all day sun and natural light. Our children can enjoy a holistic experience of indoor/outdoor learning in a creative child-centred environment, developing their love of learning, independence, and concentration.
About you:
Experience in cooking for large groups, be it in a childcare centre or other environment
Able to work well in a fast-paced environment, at times under pressure
Fit and active, as this is a busy role
Great communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with parents and children
Able to manage a budget
Competent in maintaining written records in line with the Food Act requirements
Flexible in approach, but also able to work to a daily schedule
As a valued staff member, you are guaranteed:
Discounted childcare
Guidance and mentoring
A friendly, fun team environment
Annual flu vaccinations
Join the amazing world of Early Childhood and create nutritious delectable food that puts a smile on children! Apply now and send in your CV today!
Please note: Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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.
