Centre Cook (BestStart Motutaiko Street)
Taupo
About us:
We are based right in the heart of Taupo Town Centre – where you'll always feel like you're on holiday by the lake! We're on the lookout for a passionate Cook to join us, preparing nutritious, delicious meals for children aged 0-5. This part-time role offers 25 hours per week in a fun, supportive environment with an experienced and close-knit team.
If you have a passion for providing meals for young children, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has come about for a new Centre Cook to join our busy team at BestStart Motutaiko Street. We are searching for someone who can provide fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for our children each day.
As our Centre Cook you will plan, prepare and cook an appetising and culturally varied menu for the children, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. You'll need to be efficient with your time and have an excellent knowledge of foods that promote good nutrition and healthy eating for our children.
We are based right in the heart of Taupo Town Centre – where you'll always feel like you're on holiday by the lake! We're on the lookout for a passionate Cook to join us, preparing nutritious, delicious meals for children aged 0-5. This part-time role offers 25 hours per week in a fun, supportive environment with an experienced and close-knit team.
Our centre is proud to have a Gold Healthy Heart award, specialised age-based learning spaces, and beautiful outdoor areas where children thrive through play. Be part of a centre that truly values connection, care, and great food!
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 *
- 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
If you have a passion for providing meals for young children, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has come about for a new Centre Cook to join our busy team at BestStart Motutaiko Street. We are searching for someone who can provide fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for our children each day.
As our Centre Cook you will plan, prepare and cook an appetising and culturally varied menu for the children, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. You'll need to be efficient with your time and have an excellent knowledge of foods that promote good nutrition and healthy eating for our children.
This is a permanent position working 25 hours per week Monday-Friday.
Role requirements: Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence.We are looking for the following:
- Knowledge around health and safety in the kitchen and set high standards of hygiene and housekeeping
- A passion for cooking and baking
- An understanding of allergies and dietary requirements
- Be computer savvy, 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
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!
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