Centre Cook (BestStart Berryfield's Crossing)

• Part Time
• Application Closes 19 May 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 Springlands 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 Springlands offers quality care and education in Blenheim. Our centre is purpose-built with a wonderful playground for children to explore and have adventures in. We are well-resourced with committed, caring and experienced teachers and a fun team environment.

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 chef looking to gain experience or a keen home cook with a real passion for cooking, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has come about for a new Centre Cook to join our busy team at BestStart Berryfield's Crossing. 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 appertising 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 position working 30 hours Monday-Friday. We are ideally looking for someone from 830am - 3pm.

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 
• The flexibility to work in the classroom when needed
• 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  

How to Apply : Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Berryfield's Crossing!