Centre Cook Busy Bees Ormiston

8 months ago


New Zealand Busy Bees Full time

Are you someone who loves to cook and adores children? We've got the perfect job waiting for you

Join our team as a Centre Cook and become the heart behind the meals that fuel our children's daily adventures and learning. Your role is key - preparing dishes that not only satisfy their hunger but also give them the energy they need to thrive, learn, and have fun

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who shares our passion for food and believes in the impact of nutrition on young children's physical and mental development.

About us:
Welcome to our centre, where inclusion for all tamariki is at the heart of what we do. Our passionate and welcoming team is dedicated to creating fun and engaging environments where our tamariki thrive. We believe in building strong relationships not only with our tamariki but also with their parents, fostering open communication and collaboration. Our kitchen is fully equipped with all the tools you need to fill our tamariki's growing bellies

What are we looking for?
- Experienced 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
- Excellent at communication and have skills to build rapport with parents & children
- Flexible in approach, but also able to work to a daily schedule
- A real team player with a "can do" attitude

**Benefits**:

- Discounted childcare
- Competitive remuneration
- Guidance and mentoring
- A friendly, fun team environment

Please note: Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

We are an Accredited Employer

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.



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