ECE Centre Cook | HOW Forest Lake Road at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Group Cooking, Menu Following, Kitchen Hygiene, Time Management, Communication, Organization, Child Nutrition, Rapport Building

Industry

Education

Description

At House of Wonder Forest Lake, you’ll find a welcoming and inspiring place to work, set in a beautifully renovated centre overlooking Hamilton. Our calm, thoughtfully designed spaces are filled with natural materials, creating a warm and enjoyable environment to be part of each day. We pride ourselves on a strong sense of community, where relationships matter. Our team is supportive, respectful, and genuinely cares about one another, creating a positive and inclusive workplace. As our Centre Cook, you will prepare daily meals in our well-equipped kitchen, following our Healthy Heart approach and Nourish menus. You’ll create food that is both nutritious and enjoyable for young children, with the support of friendly leadership, clear guidelines, and a team that truly values the important work you do. Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? We offer a competitive hourly rate and provide staff uniforms You’ll have supportive leadership, discounted childcare for your tamariki and professional development opportunities We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations You’ll be part of a wider national network with established systems The Opportunity | Te Aheinga Preparing daily kai for our tamariki Following menu guidelines whilst maintaining kitchen hygiene consistently Supporting our centre with food related routines. About You | Mou Confident cooking for groups and comfortable following set menus Organised, efficient and able to maintain a clean, well-run kitchen Warm, friendly and able to build rapport with tamariki and whanau Fit and active with good time management A great communicator with a positive, team-centered nature Experience cooking in an ECE centre or similar environment is an advantage How to Apply | Me pēhea e tono ai Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why this opportunity excites you. Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ 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

Prepare daily nutritious meals for children following the Healthy Heart approach and Nourish menus. Maintain kitchen hygiene and support the centre with food-related routines.