Chef at Busy Bees Global

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

30.93

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Cookery, Nutrition, Dietary Requirements, Food Safety, Organisational Skills, Time Management, Catering, Food Education

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Chef (Full-Time) – Busy Bees at Lara Location: 44/46 Buckingham St, Lara VIC 3212 Licensed Capacity: 103 places Hourly Rate: $30.93 (Support Worker 3.1) About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef to join our team at Busy Bees at Lara on a full-time basis. The Chef plays a vital role in creating nutritious and delicious meals for children, ensuring dietary requirements are met, and promoting a healthy food culture within the centre. As a Chef, you will: Plan and prepare fresh, healthy meals and snacks for children each day Cater to dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen that meets food safety standards Work with educators to incorporate food education into children’s learning Manage stock, supplies, and kitchen budgets efficiently Ensure compliance with Busy Bees food policies and relevant regulations What You’ll Need Relevant Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent Previous experience in a childcare, school, or similar catering environment Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements for children Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Current VIC Working with Children Check (Employee) Excellent organisational and time management skills Key Benefits Busy Bees values its chefs as an integral part of the team. As a permanent employee, you will enjoy: No weekend work – enjoy a better work-life balance Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff Supportive and inclusive work environment Professional learning opportunities through the Busy Bees training platform Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunity to be part of a global childcare organisation with career pathways Apply Now If you are passionate about food and want to make a difference in children’s health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Busy Bees Hive at Lara as a Chef. 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. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.

Responsibilities

The Chef is responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary requirements are met. They will also maintain a clean kitchen and manage stock and supplies efficiently.