Childcare Centre Cook/ Chef

Owner from The Village Early learning Centre

An opportunity to cook healthy meals and snacks to fuel our children everyday has now become available for a passionate Childcare Cook.

About the role
• Plan and cook nutritionally balanced meals over the course of the day

• Review menu plans based on seasonal foods, needs, and interests of children

• Ensure complete familiarity with special dietary needs of the children in the centre and discuss with the Manager on how these needs will be met.

• Preparation of meals, including but not limited to: morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.

• Ordering food supplies in line with Menus and within service budget

• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at a high level at all times

• At times, required to assist on the floor to maintain ratios

• Maintaining positive interactions with staff, children and families at all times


Skills and experience

• Experience and passion for healthy cooking for Children

• Bright, friendly and energetic

• A sound understanding of portion control and the nutritional needs of babies, toddlers and young children

• Childcare cooking experience - desirable

• Applicants must hold (or willing to obtain) relevant food handling certificates

Take advantage of this great opportunity and apply today by sending your CV to info@thevillageelc.co.nz or call 09 626 3511