Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook to joinus part-time at Busy BeesMartinborough

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou?
Here, we value the deep intergenerational connections that make our centre a true community fixture. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau offers the professional stability of a national network within a team of locals who really know and love our families. Every role is vital, whether you are preparing Healthy Heart meals or leading our popular weeklykuravisits that support our tamariki in their next big step. We work together to fostertuakana-teinarelationships across our large natural play areas, ensuring every child feels a genuine sense of belonging.

About You | Mōu

• A genuine passion for creating wholesome kai that fuels our growing tamariki

• Warm and approachable so building connections with our whānau comes naturally

• Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchen

• Confident managing everything from menu planning to awell stockedand sparkling cleanspace

• A proactive mindset ensuressafetyand hygiene are always your top priority

• Previousexperience cooking for large groupsis beneficial

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga

This is a part time role supporting our team two days a week:

• Preparing daily nutritious meals and snacks to fuel our tamariki for their busy days

• Supporting older children to engage and help with kai preparation as part of their learning

• Completing the weekly grocery shop and managing kitchen expenditure reports for the Centre Manager

• Ensuring all early childhood regulationsregardingnutrition and safety are met consistently

• Providing generalassistancerequired tomaintainthe effective operation of the centre when needed

Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki tōmātoutīma?

• Regular daytime hours with no late nights

• Discounted childcare fees for your own tamariki

• Fully funded first aid training and annual flu vaccination

• Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support from the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa network

• The rewarding feeling of knowing the wholesome kai you prepare makes a genuine impact every day

If you love creating delicious, nourishing kai and want to be part of a team who values your skill and heart, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.