Part Time Application Closes 15 Nov 2024 Canterbury - Timaru 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 Highfield 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 Highfield is a purpose build, beautiful centre that provides childcare for the Timaru community. We have an intimate and homely feel which supports our vision of a "Home away from Home". We build strong partnerships with parents, whanau and the community, providing a rich and inclusive environment that fosters opportunities for tamariki to learn and thrive.
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: An exciting opportunity has come about for a new centre Cook to join our busy team at BestStart Highfield. 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 27.5 hours Monday-Friday, from 8.30am - 2.30pm.
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