Centre Cook (BestStart Judea)
About us:
BestStart Judea is seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Cook to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education and care to the children in our community.
We believe healthy food is an essential part of children's learning, growth, and wellbeing. As a larger centre catering for children from infants through to school age, we're looking for someone who can confidently manage a busy kitchen and create nutritious, delicious meals.
Our benefits include:
- Paid Food Handling Certificate
- Learning through Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development opportunities and support to take 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 (eligibility criteria apply)
- 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:
As our Centre Cook, you will plan, prepare, and cook fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children from infants through to school age.
You will manage all aspects of the kitchen, including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, stock control, dietary requirements, and food safety compliance.
This is a permanent position working 31 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Ideally, the hours will be 8.00am-2.00pm, with flexibility open for discussion. This is a dedicated kitchen role and does not include classroom cover.
Role requirements:
Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for someone with:
- Experience working in a busy commercial or professional kitchen
- A passion for cooking nutritious meals for young children
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergies, and dietary requirements
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Experience with menu planning, ordering, stock control, and kitchen records
- The ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen
- A positive and reliable approach
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 Judea!
