Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Centre Cook and Van Driver to join our welcoming team at Busy Bees Alfriston in Manurewa East. This hybrid role is the perfect opportunity to nourish our tamariki with wholesome kai while keeping our centre safely connected to the local community.

Why Us? | Hei ahamātou?
We value every child as a unique and special taonga. Located in the heart of Manurewa East, our centre is a community focused hub where whanaungatanga and multiculturalism are at the core of everything we do. We are deeply integrated into our local community, using our centre van for regular excursions and transport support, while also striving for the Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award through wholesome nutrition and regular baking sessions. We are proud to be part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa network, which allows our team to enjoy the best of both worlds, offering the warmth of a tight knit local centre backed by the professional security and globalexpertiseof a leading national provider.

About You |Mōu

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

• A full, clean NZDriversLicence

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

• Excellent organisational skills keep you completely on top of a busy kitchenand driving schedule

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

• A proactive mindset ensuresmaintenance,safety,and hygiene are always your top priority

• Previousexperience cooking for large groups or safelyoperatinga passenger vehicle is a fantastic bonus

The Opportunity | TeĀheinga

• 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 and independence

• Providing a safe and reliable van service for our families and regular centre excursions

• 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

• Reporting any vehicle maintenance needs to theFacilitiesCoordinator to keep the van in top condition

Why Join Our Team? | He ahakoeihonoai kitōmātoutīma?

• Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday 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 you're making 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.