ECE Centre Cook / Van Driver | Busy Bees Alfriston Road at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Manurewa East, Auckland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Van Driving, Menu Planning, Organisational Skills, Hygiene Management, Safety Compliance, Food Preparation, Kitchen Expenditure Reporting, Vehicle Maintenance Reporting, Community Engagement

Industry

education

Description

We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook and Van Driver to join our welcoming team at Busy Bees Alfriston in Manurewa East. This hybrid role is the perfect opportunity to nourish our tamariki with wholesome kai while keeping our centre safely connected to the local community. About us: We value every child as a unique and special taonga. Located in the heart of Manurewa East, our centre is a community focused hub where whanaungatanga and multiculturalism are at the core of everything we do. We are deeply integrated into our local community, using our centre van for regular excursions and transport support, while also striving for the Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award through wholesome nutrition and regular baking sessions. We are proud to be part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa network, which allows our team to enjoy the best of both worlds, offering the warmth of a tight knit local centre backed by the professional security and global expertise of a leading national provider. About you: A genuine passion for creating wholesome kai that fuels our growing tamariki A full, clean NZ Drivers Licence Warm and approachable so building connections with our whānau comes naturally Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchen and driving schedule Confident managing everything from menu planning to a well stocked and sparkling clean space A proactive mindset ensures maintenance, safety, and hygiene are always your top priority Previous experience cooking for large groups or safely operating a passenger vehicle is a fantastic bonus The mahi: 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 and independence Providing a safe and reliable van service for our families and regular centre excursions 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 Reporting any vehicle maintenance needs to the Facilities Coordinator to keep the van in top condition Why you will love it here: Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday 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 you're making 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 primary duties involve preparing daily nutritious meals and snacks for the children and providing a safe and reliable van service for family transport and centre excursions. This also includes managing grocery shopping, kitchen expenditure reports, and ensuring compliance with early childhood nutrition and safety regulations.