Relief Centre Cook | Busy Bees Wairarapa at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Grey Town, Río San Juan, Nicaragua -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Large Group Cooking, Food Safety, Hygiene Management, Menu Management, Organization, Communication, Rapport Building, Adaptability, Time Management, Teamwork

Industry

Education

Description

Step into a flexible and rewarding role covering our beautiful Wairarapa centres. We are seeking a versatile Relief Centre Cook to offer casual support our teams at Busy Bees Greytown, Busy Bees Martinborough, and Busy Bees Masterton with the exciting option to pick up relief educator shifts too. Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? Our centres are vibrant community hubs where wholesome food is at the heart of our daily flow. Each centre offers its own unique charm, but they all share a commitment to respectful care and high quality nutrition for our tamariki. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa network as a relief team member means you enjoy the variety of working across different local teams while having the professional backing, clear guidelines, and security of a leading national provider. The Opportunity | Te Āheinga A genuine passion for creating wholesome kai that fuels our growing tamariki Warm, adaptable, and easily able to build connections with different whānau and teams across multiple centres Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchen, even when stepping into a new space Confident managing everything from set menus to keeping the pantry well stocked and sparkling clean A proactive mindset ensures food safety and hygiene are always your top priority Previous experience cooking in an ECE or for large groups is a fantastic bonus, and an interest in relief teaching is highly valued About You | Mōu Experienced in cooking for large groups, be it in a childcare centre or other environment Able to work well in a fast-paced environment, at times under pressure. Fit and active, as this is a busy role Excellent at communication and have skills to build rapport with parents & children Flexible in approach, but also able to work to a daily schedule A real team player with a "can do" attitude Previous experience in an ECE environment would be beneficial. Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tō mātou tīma? Ultimate flexibility to choose casual shifts that suit your lifestyle across three beautiful Wairarapa locations Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday The unique variety of stepping into the kitchen or the classroom depending on the day Funded first aid training Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support from the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa network If you are super flexible and able to come and help us out at short notice, then we are keen to hear from you. Please note: Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa We are an Accredited Employer 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 wholesome and nutritious meals for children across multiple early childhood education centers. Maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage pantry stock, and potentially provide relief educator support in classrooms.