Centre Cook (BestStart Pyes Pa)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Start Here. Grow Here.
At BestStart Pyes Pa, we're more than just a centre, we're a place to belong. Located in the heart of Pyes Pa within the local shopping centre, we are proud to create a warm, inclusive environment where tamariki and their whānau feel respected, valued, and secure in their language, culture, and identity.
We're on the lookout for a passionate Centre Cook to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our children through healthy, nutritious meals.
About the Role:
Permanent part-time position, 25 hours per week. You'll plan and prepare three meals daily, cater to dietary needs, manage menus and orders, maintain a clean kitchen, and support the team when needed.
What we're looking for:
- Passion for healthy cooking for children
- Understanding of nutrition and food safety
- Well-organised and able to work within a budget
- A team player who enjoys engaging with tamariki
Why join BestStart? We value our people and offer a range of great benefits, including:
- Subsidised health insurance
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Discounted childcare
- Childcare Discounts!
- A welcoming, community-focused environment
If you're ready to bring your love of cooking into a role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join our BestStart whānau today!
Application details
Applications Close: 08/05/2026 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
BestStart Education
At BestStart, we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Our primary goal isto deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented Full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.
At BestStart, we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
