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Stafford:Creative Cook

Stafford:Creative Cook

Stafford 82 Sophia Street, Timaru

Listed: 29 Apr 2025

Creative Cook wanted to join the Waihi School family NOW and feed busy, hungry school children! Rostered hours, working every second weekend. Apply today!

Job Vacancy Description :

Waihi School is an independent, co-ed school located in Winchester, South Canterbury, providing primary education to boys and girls from years 4 to 8. Due to one of the team's retirement, we are looking for a passionate new team member to come on board. Waihi requires a cook with a proven track record of creating and delivering high-quality fare that children love. The kitchen is truly at the heart of the school, especially for boarding students!


Whether you are an experienced cook with a track record of work in commercial/industrial/school kitchens or a talented home cook looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!


This role is for an immediate start - apply now!


As a boarding school, the kitchen needs to be staffed 7 days a week during term time. A roster will be discussed with shortlisted candidates, but will involve work every second weekend. Key duties include preparing, cooking, and serving delicious meals and snacks for students and staff, as well as collaborating on menu ideas.


Ideal candidates will have the following:


A strong history in cook/kitchen roles or a passion for home cooking

Experience with large-volume cooking and baking is a bonus

The desire to contribute to menu design

A flair for cooking healthful, tasty food that children enjoy

Maturity, with great communication skills and a sense of humor

Enthusiasm, motivation, and a ‘can-do’ approach

Flexibility with hours when needed for calendared functions and to cover leave/illness

Must be able to work weekends

Valid Visa to work in NZ

Waihi is offering the opportunity to support the right candidate to complete the NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 3.


This is an opportunity not to be missed, so if you want to join the Waihi family, please apply here, and send your CV and letter of introduction.