ECE Centre Cook | Busy Bees The Lakes

Join Busy Bees The Lakes in Tauranga and be part of a welcoming, supportive team where your contribution is valued. You’ll enjoy supportive leadership, clear processes and a team that recognises the important role you play in our centre community. As our Centre Cook, you’ll prepare nutritious Nourish meals each day, helping our tamariki learn, grow, and thrive through wholesome, delicious kai. This is a part-time role at 32 hours per week. Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki to matou tima? Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday with no late nights Discounted childcare fees for your own tamariki Fully funded first aid training, food safety certification, and annual flu vaccination Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support from the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa network The rewarding feeling of knowing the wholesome kai you prepare makes a genuine impact every day The Opportunity | Te Aheinga You’ll prepare daily kai for our tamariki, following menu guidelines while maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards and supporting food-related routines within the centre. You’ll be a friendly, familiar presence for children and an active part of the team. Your role will include: Preparing nutritious meals and snacks Involving the older children in kai preparation to support learning and independence Managing weekly grocery shopping and tracking kitchen expenses Ensuring all nutrition and safety regulations are consistently met Maintaining hygiene standards through daily food records and cleaning schedules Supporting the wider centre team as needed About You | Mou Have a genuine passion for creating wholesome kai Be warm and approachable Have excellent organisational skills to manage a busy kitchen Confident in menu planning Have a proactive mindset ensuring food safety and hygiene are always top priority Have previous experience cooking in an ECE centre or for large groups 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr