Cook (BestStart Rototuna), Hamilton
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BestStart

Cook (BestStart Rototuna)

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time

Rototuna North, Hamilton

Job Description

About Us


We are looking for a passionate and reliable Cook to join our ECE centre, licensed for 50 children. You will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious, and child-friendly meals and snacks while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance. The successful candidate will have basic computer skills, be organised, manage food supplies and dietary requirements, and work collaboratively with the teaching team. You will also support and implement our Healthy Heart programme, promoting healthy eating habits and wellbeing for our tamariki.


About the Role

This is a permanent, part-time position working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2.00pm . There may also be occasional opportunities to provide classroom support when needed.


What We're Looking For


  • Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene
  • Understanding of allergies and dietary requirements
  • A passion for cooking and baking
  • Good organisation and time management skills
  • The ability to work within food budgets
  • A genuine interest in supporting young children's wellbeing


Why Join BestStart?


  • Paid Food Handling Certificate
  • Professional development through Whare Ako
  • Discounted childcare
  • Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • EAP counselling services
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Sick leave from your first day


Apply Now


If you're passionate about preparing healthy meals and want to be part of a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join BestStart Rototuna and help nourish our tamariki every day.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Food Budget Management
  • Kitchen Hygiene

Desired Soft Skills

  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Organisation

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 👶 Childcare Support
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🅿 Free Parking
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • 📱 Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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