ECE Centre Cook | HOW Forest Lake Road

At House of Wonder Forest Lake, you’ll find a welcoming and inspiring place to work, set in a beautifully renovated centre overlooking Hamilton. Our calm, thoughtfully designed spaces are filled with natural materials, creating a warm and enjoyable environment to be part of each day.

We pride ourselves on a strong sense of community, where relationships matter. Our team is supportive, respectful, and genuinely cares about one another, creating a positive and inclusive workplace.

As our Centre Cook, you will prepare daily meals in our well-equipped kitchen, following our Healthy Heart approach and Nourish menus. You’ll create food that is both nutritious and enjoyable for young children, with the support of friendly leadership, clear guidelines, and a team that truly values the important work you do.

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou? 

• We offer a competitive hourly rate and provide staff uniforms

• You’ll have supportive leadership, discounted childcare for your tamariki and professional development opportunities 

• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations

• You’ll be part of a wider national network with established systems

The Opportunity | Te Aheinga

• Preparing daily kai for our tamariki

• Following menu guidelines whilst maintaining kitchen hygiene consistently

• Supporting our centre with food related routines.

About You | Mou

• Confident cooking for groups and comfortable following set menus

• Organised, efficient and able to maintain a clean, well-run kitchen

• Warm, friendly and able to build rapport with tamariki and whanau

• Fit and active with good time management

• A great communicator with a positive, team-centered nature

• Experience cooking in an ECE centre or similar environment is an advantage

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 hold NZ residency or a valid NZ 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.