Full-Time Chef – Lalor
Location: Lalor, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 91 places
Hourly Rate: $29.89 (Support Worker 3.1)
Our wonderful Lalor service, located on High Street, is only walking distance from the Lalor train station and bus stops as well. We are a 91 place service and are so proud of our thoughtfully designed learning environments, interactive children’s kitchen and newly renovated outdoor spaces. We are a long-standing team of highly qualified educators and are looking for the next Chef to join our Hive!
We’re currently seeking a passionate and organised Full-Time Chef to join our team and help nourish young minds with healthy, delicious meals every day.
About the Role

As our Centre Chef, you will:

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 0–5
• Create rotating menus that accommodate allergies, intolerances, and cultural preferences
• Ensure all food preparation areas comply with hygiene and safety standards
• Maintain accurate stock records and place orders as needed
• Work closely with the Centre Director and Educators to support the wellbeing of every child

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent or Experience working in a childcare environment (preferred)
• Working with Children Check (Employee) – VIC
• Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid and CPR (preferred for added safety awareness)
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, Nutrition Australia)
• Ability to work independently and maintain an organised kitchen

Key Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $29.89 also negotiable!
• Laundry allowance in addition to your salary
• Up to 50% childcare discount for permanent staff
• Work-life balance with consistent daytime hours
• Access to the Busy Bees training platform for ongoing professional development
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career progression opportunities within our national and global network

Apply now to join Lalor, where your love for healthy food helps children grow strong and thrive every day.
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

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent or Experience working in a childcare environment (preferred)
• Working with Children Check (Employee) – VIC
• Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid and CPR (preferred for added safety awareness)
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, Nutrition Australia)
• Ability to work independently and maintain an organised kitche