ECE Centre Cook ( Cuddles ELC, Avonhead CHCH ) - Christchurch
Are you ready to join our positive , friendly, passionate and professional Cuddles ELC team and make a difference !
This is a permanent part time position working 20 hours per week.- Discounted childcare available
- Paid Food Handling certificate
- $24.50 per hour
- applications sent to dean@cuddleselc.co.nz
Job Purpose:
To plan, prepare, and cook nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks for children in accordance with dietary requirements, food safety standards, and the centre’s philosophy on healthy eating.
As our Cook, you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:
- Plan weekly menus that meet the nutritional needs of preschool children, accommodating allergies and special dietary requirements.
- Prepare and cook morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe kitchen environment, following food safety and hygiene regulations (including appropriate food storage and temperature checks).
- Order and manage food supplies and stock rotation to minimise waste and ensure freshness.
- Maintain accurate records of meals served, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and supplier deliveries.
- Collaborate with centre staff to support children’s learning about healthy eating.
- Follow all relevant health and safety policies and procedures, including allergy and anaphylaxis protocols.
- Participate in audits and inspections by regulatory bodies (e.g., ERO, local council) as needed.
Key Requirements:
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs for young children and ensure compliance with all regulations under the Food Act 2014.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and work independently.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Police vetting and safety checking as required under the Children’s Act 2014.
- Be flexible, with a warm, friendly, positive and professional manner with a genuine interest in children’s wellbeing.
- While you may not have years of experience, you will need a passion for cooking and baking to care for and nourish our young Tamariki
- Be actively involved in Centre life with a positive and flexible approach
- Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and preferably a driver’s licence
Please send a short covering letter, CV and any written references .
Applications sent to dean@cuddleselc.co.nz
This is an ideal job for someone wanting a part time permanent 20 hour working week to fit in with their availability and lifestyle. Working hours 9.30 am - 2 pm daily. Some hours additional to this may be required occasionally.
About us :
At Cuddles ELC we are a boutique Early Learning Centre caring for 50 Tamariki from 3 months to school age, We are passionate, caring, kind-hearted teachers who are dedicated to supporting every child’s learning journey to develop their skills for life-long learning while building relationships with our Tamariki, parents and community.