Cook-Caregiver (BestStart Tawa South)
We are on the lookout for a warm, reliable and flexible Cook / Caregiver to join our team on a fixed-term maternity leave cover. We are a culturally diverse centre in a family-friendly suburb, just 5 minutes from Redwood School, 10 minutes’ walk from the railway station and 15 minutes from the local shopping centre. We are proud of our strong community connections and the meaningful relationships we build with our tamariki and whānau. Our team is close-knit, supportive and collaborative — we genuinely value and uplift one another.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding position where you will:
- Support our teaching team on the floor, helping to care for and engage with tamariki
- Step into the kitchen to prepare nutritious meals and snacks when required
- Maintain safe food handling and hygienic kitchen practices
If you enjoy cooking and would prefer to take the lead in the kitchen, this would be a real bonus — but the ability to confidently support in both areas is key.
Hours
The role is 35 hours per week, typically 7:30am–3:00pm, however we are happy to discuss flexibility to accommodate school hours for the right applicant.
About You:
You will:
- Be caring, calm and confident working with young children
- Be organised and able to manage your time between caregiving and kitchen responsibilities
- Have a genuine passion for children’s wellbeing and healthy food
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) relevant food safety certification
If you’re looking for a supportive team environment where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
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