ECE Centre Cook | Busy Bees Martinborough at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Martinborough, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Planning, Food Preparation, Organizational Skills, Hygiene Management, Safety Compliance, Budget Management, Interpersonal Skills, Proactive Mindset

Industry

education

Description

We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to join us part-time at Busy Bees Martinborough. Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? Here, we value the deep intergenerational connections that make our centre a true community fixture. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau offers the professional stability of a national network within a team of locals who really know and love our families. Every role is vital, whether you are preparing Healthy Heart meals or leading our popular weekly kura visits that support our tamariki in their next big step. We work together to foster tuakana-teina relationships across our large natural play areas, ensuring every child feels a genuine sense of belonging. About You | Mōu A genuine passion for creating wholesome kai that fuels our growing tamariki Warm and approachable so building connections with our whānau comes naturally Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchen Confident managing everything from menu planning to a well stocked and sparkling clean space A proactive mindset ensures safety and hygiene are always your top priority Previous experience cooking for large groups is beneficial The Opportunity | Te Āheinga This is a part time role supporting our team two days a week: Preparing daily nutritious meals and snacks to fuel our tamariki for their busy days Supporting older children to engage and help with kai preparation as part of their learning Completing the weekly grocery shop and managing kitchen expenditure reports for the Centre Manager Ensuring all early childhood regulations regarding nutrition and safety are met consistently Providing general assistance required to maintain the effective operation of the centre when needed Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tō mātou tīma? Regular daytime hours with no late nights Discounted childcare fees for your own tamariki Fully funded first aid training and annual flu vaccination Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support from the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa network The rewarding feeling of knowing the wholesome kai you prepare makes a genuine impact every day If you love creating delicious, nourishing kai and want to be part of a team who values your skill and heart, we would love to hear from you. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa. 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. Join our whānau If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities. We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki. We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

The Centre Cook will be responsible for preparing daily nutritious meals and snacks for the children, supporting older children in meal preparation as part of their learning, and completing grocery shopping while managing kitchen expenditure reports.