Centre Cook – 3-Month Fixed-Term Opportunity
Location: Kiddywinkles Westgate, 19 Fernhill Drive
Start Date: December 2026
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Duration: 3 months (fixed term)
About the Role
At Kiddywinkles, we believe nutritious, home-cooked meals play an important role in helping our tamariki grow, learn and thrive.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and well-organised Cook to join our Westgate team for a three-month fixed-term opportunity.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining daily meal preparation with batch cooking to build up our freezer stocks, ensuring quality meals are always available when our regular kitchen staff are on leave.
You'll work alongside our Kitchen Assistant, who works 20 hours per week, and be part of a welcoming, supportive early learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare fresh, nutritious and balanced meals and snacks for our tamariki.
Batch cook additional meals to build and maintain freezer stocks.
Ensure meals are correctly portioned, labelled, frozen and stored.
Manage food allergies and special dietary requirements.
Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
Assist with menu planning, food ordering and stock management.
Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently.
Work collaboratively with our Kitchen Assistant and teaching team.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous cooking experience, ideally in an early learning centre or commercial kitchen.
Is confident preparing meals in larger quantities.
Has excellent time-management and organisational skills.
Understands food safety, hygiene and allergy management.
Is dependable, proactive and able to work independently.
Takes pride in preparing delicious, nutritious food for young children.
Brings a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a friendly team.
Why Join Kiddywinkles?
At Kiddywinkles, we're passionate about creating an exceptional environment for our children and our team. You'll be joining a supportive, professional early learning centre where your contribution is genuinely valued.
If you love cooking, take pride in your work and want to make a positive difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of the Kiddywinkles family!
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