Kitchen Assistant - Early Childhood
Position Title: Kitchen Assistant - Early Childhood
Location: Tauranga
Team: Childcare Centre
Position Type: Permanent, part time (20-30 hours per week)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and conscientious person to join our team in a part time capacity. This role is essential in ensuring that children receive nutritious meals and that our learning environment remains safe, clean, and supportive.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
• Preparing and serving nutritious morning and afternoon teas for children across all rooms.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment, in line with food safety standards and early childhood regulations.
• Ensuring strict compliance with dietary requirements and allergy management protocols.
• Providing proactive and responsive assistance to teaching staff within the learning environment when available.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
• Demonstrated attention to detail, particularly regarding food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute positively to the team environment.
• Reliability and flexibility to work 20–30 hours per week.
• Previous experience in food preparation or childcare support is desirable, though training will be provided.
If you’re dedicated to preparing nutritious meals in a child focused environment and committed to maintaining excellent standards of health and safety, we welcome your application for this rewarding role.
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
· Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
· Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
· Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
· Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
