At Busy Bees Whau Valley, you'll be part of a supportive team where every role makes a difference. As our Centre Cook, you'll prepare nutritious Nourish meals that help tamariki learn, grow, and thrive each day.

You’ll Join a caring centre community where whanaungatanga is at the heart of our mahi, your skills are genuinely valued, and you'll enjoy the support and stability of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau.

Why Join Our Team? | He aha koe i hono ai ki to matou tima?

• Regular daytime hours working Monday to Friday with no late nights 
• Discounted childcare fees for your own tamariki 
• Fully funded first aid training, food safety certification, 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 

The Opportunity | Te Aheinga

You’ll prepare daily kai for our tamariki, following menu guidelines while maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards and supporting food-related routines within the centre. You’ll also be a friendly, familiar presence for children and an active part of the team.  You will also;

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks
• Involve older children in kai preparation to support learning and independence
• Manage weekly grocery shopping and track kitchen expenses
• Ensure all nutrition and safety regulations are consistently met
• Maintain hygiene standards through daily food records and cleaning schedules
• Support the wider centre team as needed

About You | Mou

• Have a genuine passion for creating wholesome kai
• Warm and approachable
• Excellent organisational skills to stay completely on top of a busy kitchen 
• Confident menu planning
• A proactive mindset ensuring food safety and hygiene are always top priority 
• Previous experience cooking in an ECE or for large groups is a bonus

How to Apply | Me pēhea e tono ai 

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why this opportunity excites you.  

Applicants must have the rights to work in New Zealand

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.