Early Childhood Centre Cook

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Campus Life aims to create a vibrant, engaging and supportive campus experience. Within Campus Life, are our Early Childhood Education Services which provide care for children aged from three months to school age. Te Ako o Te Tui Early Childhood Centre is a high-quality, beautifully designed childcare centre based in Grafton, central Auckland. We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Cook/Chef to join our team, providing nutritional, balanced meals for our tamariki.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Cook/Chef to join our team at Te Ako o Te Tui Early Childhood Centre. The centre cook plays a vital part in what we do. We place huge importance in offering our children local, fresh and tasty food options - providing a healthy and balanced diet that fuels their learning, growth and development. We have a Gold Healthy Heart Award.

We value someone who is passionate about providing quality, healthy food options, has great communication skills and can work efficiently & independently. You will work with our menu, as well as our Centres policies, Food Safety regulations and health and safety protocols.

Key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and serving of meals, including: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
• Menu planning and working alongside our partner Learn by Heart, ensuring were adhering to a healthy and balanced diet for our Tamariki
• Allergy management and catering for children with food allergies and intolerances (a good understanding of this is imperative)
• Budget management: purchasing appropriate ingredients and ensuring sufficient stocks are on hand.
• Placing food orders online (must be a confident computer user)
• Ensuring health & safety standards and regulations are met and maintained at a high level at all times
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen. Managing time and recourses in the kitchen efficiently.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position. Remuneration is $50,700 - $61,700 per annum, depending on skills and experience. This role is Monday to Friday, with working hours approximately 9:00am to 4:00pm, including a 30-minute lunch break. Youll have evenings and weekends free! For more information, please refer to the Position Description. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

This is a busy and active role where you will need to be focused and on your feet most of the time. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you! Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 15 June 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Please reach out to Indira Boppana, via i.bopanna@auckland.ac.nz, for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Join us in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and grow. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Te Ako.

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Equity

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The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz