• Subsidised Childcare for your tamariki.
• Be part of a fun and supportive team environment.
• Make delicious, nutritious kai for our tamariki.
• We are licenced for 77 children. 

Are you passionate about food and understand the importance nutrition plays in the lives of our tamariki? Come immerse yourself in a beautiful, diverse community and become a part of Active Explorers Mana. This role is Monday through Friday, 38 hours per week.

Our new cook will be at the heart of our centre and our whanau, with the kitchen at your disposal. Our tamariki are looking for someone who will make delicious food that they will enjoy. Someone who will talk to them about what they are doing in the kitchen. Someone who knows that they rely on them, to give them the fuel to get them through their busy day. You will also be called upon to support the teaching team with our tamariki where needed.

In this role, you will be responsible for the complete management of the kitchen including:

• Stock control and ordering.
• Engagement with children and teachers at mealtimes.
• Managing multiple different dietary requirements.
• Cleanness of the kitchen area & menu planning.

Who are you?

• You ideally have menu preparation experience and a current Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate, but this is not essential.
• You can follow food compliance regulations and complete the associated paperwork and training.
• You may also have experience cooking for large groups or previous experience in an early childhood centre would be advantageous.
• You are a passionate and intuitive cook, open and responsive to the constantly changing needs of our tamariki.
• You are comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team (your day will encompass both).
• You have strong written and spoken English language skills.

If this sounds like you, apply today to find out more!