Centre Cook (Beststart Wooing Tree)

Part Time Application Closes 17 Dec

• Otago - Central Otago Cook A New Year, New Opportunity in the Heart of Central Otago BestStart Wooing Tree is seeking a passionate and dedicated Cook to join our warm, energetic, and tight-knit team.

Our centre is committed to providing high-quality care and education to tamariki in our local community, and great food is a big part of that!

Love cooking?

Enjoy being around children?

Thriving in the Central Otago lifestyle?

We're looking for a reliable and organised cook to prepare healthy, child-friendly meals, maintain an MPI-compliant kitchen, and support our Healthy Heart programme.

You'll be an important part of our daily rhythms, helping create a safe, welcoming food environment where tamariki can flourish.

Why BestStart Wooing Tree?

Nestled beside the iconic Wooing Tree vineyard in the heart of Cromwell, our purpose-built centre is designed to feel like a home away from home - connected, welcoming, and rooted in our local whenua.

Our learning spaces and beautiful outdoor areas celebrate the Central Otago landscape, inspiring exploration and a sense of belonging.

Our Vision : Rooted in whenua, growing through aroha, reaching out with whanaungatanga.

About the Role We are looking for a dedicated centre cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks, manage kitchen supplies, and uphold the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.

This is a permanent role, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Whether you're new to the food industry or bring years of experience, if you have a passion for feeding young children well, we'd love to hear from you.

You will : Prepare fresh, nutritious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea Create culturally diverse menus Uphold MPI-compliant food safety standards Manage weekly orders and kitchen budgets Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming kitchen Engage positively with children and the team Our Ideal Candidate You will bring : Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health standards Passion for cooking and baking Understanding of allergies, intolerances, and dietary needs Basic computer skills for menu planning and ordering Reliability, organisation, and the confidence to work independently A commitment to promoting healthy eating for tamariki What We Offer Paid Food Handling Certificate Access to Whare Ako – our online learning platform Career development and training support $