Early Childhood Centre Cook
Early Childhood Centre Cook
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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Cook/Chef to join our team at Te Ako o Te Tui Early Childhood Centre. The centre cook plays a vital part in what we do. We place huge importance in offering our children local fresh and tasty food options providing a healthy and balanced diet that fuels their learning growth and development. We have a Gold Healthy Heart Award.
We value someone who is passionate about providing quality healthy food options has great communication skills and can work efficiently & independently. You will work with our menu as well as our Centres policies Food Safety regulations and health and safety protocols.
Key tasks include but are not limited to:
- Preparing and serving of meals including: morning tea lunch and afternoon tea
- Menu planning and working alongside our partner Learn by Heart ensuring were adhering to a healthy and balanced diet for our Tamariki
- Allergy management and catering for children with food allergies and intolerances (a good understanding of this is imperative)
- Budget management: purchasing appropriate ingredients and ensuring sufficient stocks are on hand.
- Placing food orders online (must be a confident computer user)
- Ensuring health & safety standards and regulations are met and maintained at a high level at all times
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. Managing time and recourses in the kitchen efficiently.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position.
Remuneration is $50700 - $61700 per annum depending on skills and experience.
This role is Monday to Friday with working hours approximately 9:00am to 4:00pm including a 30-minute lunch break. Youll have evenings and weekends free!
For more information please refer to the Position Description.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
This is a busy and active role where you will need to be focused and on your feet most of the time. If you are enthusiastic dedicated and ready to make a difference in the lives of children we would love to hear from you!
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 15 June 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Indira Boppana via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Join us in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and grow. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Te Ako.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
