Part Time Application Closes 09 Nov 2024 Nelson - Tasman Cook About us: At BestStart, we're leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. BestStart Berryfields Crossing is seeking a passionate and dedicated cook to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education and care to the children in our community. BestStart Berryfields Crossing is a new, purpose built early learning centre in Richmond, Nelson. We have a secure and cohesive team with a range of unique skills, talents and experience bringing a variety of expertise and vision to our centre. We have four state of the art classrooms, and two spacious outdoor environments, designed with children's age and development in mind. Our benefits include: Paid Food Handling Certificate learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform Want to learn something new??We will support you in taking your career to the next level Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000* Discounted childcare Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer: Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross* Free annual flu vaccinations Confidential counselling through EAP Wellbeing programme. Sick days available from the day you start One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition About the Role: Whether you are a newly qualified or an experienced chef, or have experience working in a kitchen, if you have a passion for providing meals for young children, we want to hear from you. We are searching for someone who can provide fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for our children each day.? As our Centre Cook you will plan, prepare and cook an appetising and culturally varied menu for the children, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. You'll need to be efficient with your time and have an excellent knowledge of foods that promote good nutrition and healthy eating for our children. This is a permanent part time position working 30-32.5 hours, Monday-Friday. We can be flexible with shifts for the right candidate. Role requirements: Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for the following: Knowledge around health and safety in the kitchen and set high standards of hygiene and housekeeping A passion for cooking and baking An understanding of allergies and dietary requirements Be computer literate in order to design menus and place orders each week The ability to remain within the budgets for ordering food A passion for promoting healthy eating for young children