ECE Centre Cook | Busy Bees Kerikeri

At Busy Bees Kerikeri, you'll be part of a supportive, community-focused team where every role is valued. As our Centre Cook, you'll have the backing of a nationwide network while enjoying the close-knit feel of a local centre. Working in a well-equipped kitchen, you'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals each day using our Nourish menus and Healthy Heart approach. With supportive leadership, clear processes, and a team that appreciates the important role food plays in children’s wellbeing, you’ll help create positive mealtime experiences that nourish and delight our tamariki. This role is 30 hours per week. We offer a competitive hourly rate and provide staff uniforms. You’ll have supportive leadership, discounted childcare for your tamariki, professional development opportunities, and we cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations. You’ll also be part of a wider national network with established systems. The Opportunity Follow menu guidelines whilst maintaining kitchen hygiene. Support the centre with food related routines. About You 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. Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr