ECE Cook (BestStart Rototuna)
Job Description
About Us
We are looking for a passionate and reliable Cook to join our ECE centre, licensed for 50 children. You will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious, and child-friendly meals and snacks while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance. The successful candidate will have basic computer skills, be organised, manage food supplies and dietary requirements, and work collaboratively with the teaching team. You will also support and implement our Healthy Heart programme, promoting healthy eating habits and wellbeing for our tamariki.
About the Role
This is a permanent, part-time position working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2.00pm. There may also be occasional opportunities to provide classroom support when needed.
What We're Looking For
Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene
Understanding of allergies and dietary requirements
A passion for cooking and baking
Good organisation and time management skills
The ability to work within food budgets
A genuine interest in supporting young children's wellbeing
Why Join BestStart?
Paid Food Handling Certificate
Professional development through Whare Ako
Discounted childcare
Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)
Free annual flu vaccinations
EAP counselling services
Wellbeing programme
Sick leave from your first day
Apply Now
If you're passionate about preparing healthy meals and want to be part of a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join BestStart Rototuna and help nourish our tamariki every day.
For a copy of the Job Description visit position-description---cook-new-(1).pdf
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