Te Rapa Early Education Centre - Cook

Our purpose at Early Education Waikato is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. We’ve built a trusted reputation as a leading provider of early childhood education, it’s what we have been doing for over 20 years! 

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate cook to bring their skills and energy to our team at Te Rapa Early Education Centre, conveniently located near The Base. 

Our centre provides nutritious, balanced meals to over 60 children each day, and we take pride in making healthy food a key part of our learning environment. Your experience in kitchen operations and large-group catering will make you an essential part of our daily operations. Experience in childcare centre kitchens is a definite advantage.

About the Role:

This is a permanent part time position, working 7-hour shifts from 8:30am to 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week).

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• Working along side our centre cooks to plan and rotate seasonal menus
• Ordering supplies and managing kitchen budgets
• Ensuring compliance with food safety compliance and accurate documentation

As the heart of our kitchen, you'll work closely with our teaching team to promote healthy eating habits and support the well-being of our tamariki. This is an active, hands-on role that requires lots of energy, as you will be on your feet throughout the day.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a current Food Handling Certificate
• A clean police check - we will undertake this as part of your application
• Has NZ residency or a valid work visa

Why join us?

• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki
• Competitive pay rates
• A supportive and friendly team environment

Understanding the Food Safety Act and compliance requirements, along with cooking for large groups, will be advantageous. If you're enthusiastic, dedicated, we'd love to hear from you!