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Busy Bees

Centre Cook / House Keeper

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Job Description

Are you a good allrounder? Are you flexible and adaptable? Do you possess excellent skills in the kitchen, superb cleaning ability and have a fastidious eye for detail? Do you have a passion to work with children?

We are on the lookout for a dedicated and reliable centre cook / housekeeper to join our team at Busy Bees Pioneer Highway. You will be primarily responsible for providing assistance in the kitchen and ensuring the kitchen and appliances are clean, stocked and tidy. With laundry and various other miscellaneous tasks required. You will also be required to relieve on the floor when needed so you need to be passionate about nurturing and caring for our tamariki.

This is a permanent part-time role from Monday to Friday, 20 hours a week.

About Us:

Our tamariki and whānau feel a sense of belonging at Busy Bees Pioneer Highway. We offer nutritious, homecooked meals, and a huge backyard play area for our tamariki. Our teachers live locally, which supports our strong sense of community and welcoming environment. Our kaiako actively support nga tamariki in developing a strong sense of place, where all children feel comfortable exploring, playing, and learning in our conveniently located centre.

About you:

  • Flexible and adaptable, happy to role up your sleeves and get the job done!
  • A great communicator who is happy to work as part of a team
  • Proactive with the ability to think on your feet
  • Demonstrate good initiative
  • Previous cleaning experience would be preferable
  • Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude


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.


Hard Skills Required

  • Cooking for Large Groups
  • Meal Planning & Preparation
  • Nutrition Knowledge
  • Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Kitchen Management

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Flexibility

Benefits and Perks

  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • Care and Appreciation
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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