Part Time
Application Closes 12 Jun 2024
Northland - Whangarei
Cook

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.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Centre Cook for our 150-place facility in BestStart Maunu Village. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills and a passion for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for our children.

This role involves planning and preparing meals in accordance with dietary requirements and preferences, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times. The Centre Cook will also have the support of a domestic assistant, available for 4 hours each day, to assist with kitchen duties and maintain a clean and organised workspace.

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the well-being of our residents through quality meal preparation, we would love to hear from you.

This is a permanent part time position working 30 hours Monday-Friday, hours are fixed at 7.30am-3pm

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 leave
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

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 Maunu Village!

Cook (BestStart Maunu Village)