Centre Cook – Early Childhood Education
All About Children ELC – Sylvia Park and Mt Wellington
Our Sylvia Park and Mt Wellington centres are part of a family-owned and professionally managed group dedicated to building thriving, equitable communities. We partner with families to nurture a whole-child, whole-family approach to early education. Our values of care, respect, growth, learning, belonging and commitment guide everything we do.
We’re looking for an experienced, energetic and caring Cook to join us. Our centres offer welcoming environments where nutritious, enjoyable food plays an important part in each child’s day.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious meals, enjoys working around children and wants to be part of our warm and supportive teams.
About the Role
As our Centre Cook, you’ll prepare nutritious and appealing meals that meet the needs of our tamariki and help create positive mealtime experiences.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing fresh, varied and nutritious meals for children
Catering safely for allergies and individual dietary requirements
Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
Planning menus and managing food ordering, stock and kitchen organisation
Supporting children’s learning through age-appropriate conversations and practical experiences around food
Working collaboratively with our teaching teams and providing support where required
Helping children develop positive relationships with food
The Cook We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have experience cooking for larger groups, ideally within an ECE or similar environment
Are organised and confident working in a busy kitchen
Have a sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe allergy management
Take pride in preparing nutritious and enjoyable food
Are warm, positive and enjoy being around children
Are reliable, flexible and happy to work as part of a team
Can manage your time and priorities independently
Bring energy, care and a positive attitude to your work
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining our vibrant and supportive teams, where the days are busy and rewarding. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of our tamariki through the food you prepare and the care you bring each day.
Ready to Join Us?
If you love good food, enjoy working around children and would like to be part of our supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected].