The Role: We are looking for a Centre Chef to join us in a fixed-term maternity cover role at Bear Park St Clair. This role will be for 7 months from November through to July (approximately). As our Chef you will be responsible for providing nutritious, balanced and delicious meals for up to 60 children each day. We embrace creativity and encourage everyone in our centre to explore new, fun ways of doing things, an approach that extends to our kitchen. We are a welcoming, friendly, supportive and fun team that work together to ensure we provide our children with the best, from their nutrition through to their learning environment. This role has great working hours of 7.30am - 3pm (35 hours per week) however we can be flexible for the right candidate. You will have a Food Safety Certificate along with a cooking qualification. You will have proven experience with budgets and a strong understanding of catering for food allergies and intolerances along with driving and upholding upholding high health and safety standards. As our Chef you will proactively engage children in the cooking and serving food processes, and create memorable, positive experiences around food and sustainability. Why Bear Park? Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 37 years of industry experience. Rewarding work environmentAccessible leadershipSupportive and communicative centre cultureOngoing training and support What Next? At Bear Park we are Inspiring Lifelong Learners. Our philosophy is proven, our vision is inspired and our children are changing the world. Join us today and be part of the change. To discuss this role further, please contact me directly on ******** or email me at (email protected). We can't wait to hear from you!