Centre Cook (BestStart Remuera Road), Auckland
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BestStart

Centre Cook (BestStart Remuera Road)

  • Posted 3w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

Start Here. Grow Here.


At BestStart Remuera Road, we nurture the learning that matters for our tamariki, whānau, and wider community. Our focus is on our children’s lifelong learning journey that matters to them. You can see the traces of learning throughout our centre as you walk in. Our environment speaks volumes, and our children are our best ambassadors.

We’re looking for an energetic and organised Centre Cook to join our early childhood centre , where you’ll plan, prepare, and serve fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals each day.In this role, you’ll create appetising, culturally diverse menus for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, while catering to a range of dietary needs. You’ll bring strong time management skills and a solid understanding of child nutrition, taking pride in delivering cost-effective meals that support the wellbeing of our tamariki and meet Healthy Heart standards.


This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week Monday-Friday


Role requirements:


  • Knowledge around health and safety in the kitchen and set high standards of hygiene and housekeeping
  • Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
  • A passion for cooking and baking
  • An understanding of food safety, allergies and dietary requirements
  • Be computer literate in order to design menus and place orders each week
  • The ability to remain within the budgets for ordering food
  • A passion for promoting healthy eating for young children


Our 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 level
  • Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
  • Discounted childcare


Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:


  • Subsidised health insurance (eligiblity criteria applies)
  • 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


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 Remuera Road!

Desired Hard Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Child Nutrition
  • Computer Literacy
  • Food Safety
  • Time Management

Desired Soft Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisational Skills
  • Passion for Cooking

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
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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