At BestStart Mangere East, we are so lucky to have our wonderful cook, Tan, who puts so much care into preparing delicious and nutritious kai for our tamariki each day.
Tan’s role is so much more than simply cooking meals. She carefully prepares food that supports our children’s health, wellbeing and growing bodies, while making sure there is plenty of variety for our tamariki to enjoy.
From warm lunches and fresh baking to fruit, vegetables and healthy snacks, there is always something yummy being prepared in our kitchen.
Tan also works closely with our team as we continue strengthening our Healthy Heart focus, thinking about healthier ingredients, wholegrain options and ways we can help our tamariki learn about making healthy food choices. She is always open to trying new recipes and adapting our menu so that it continues to meet the needs of our children.
We also appreciate the way Tan considers the different dietary needs, ages and stages of our tamariki. There is a lot of planning, preparation and love that goes on behind the scenes before the kai reaches the table!
Mealtimes are such an important part of our day. They are opportunities for our tamariki to sit together, talk, try new foods, develop independence and learn positive habits around food. Tan plays such a big part in making these moments possible.
Thank you, Tan, for all the beautiful kai you prepare and for the care you put into feeding our BestStart Mangere East whānau. We appreciate you!