Busy Bees
early learning
Chef
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“Chef at Busy Bees. Skills: Chef, Cook, Food Safety. Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals. Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural dietary requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
support the health, wellbeing, and development of children
Industry & Context.
Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) for WA or willingness to obtain, satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) for WA or willingness to obtain
Nice to Have
experience in childcare
What You'll Do.
Plan and prepare healthy
and cultural dietary requirements
safe kitchen environment
Contribute to children’s learning around nutrition
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team
Full Job Description
**Chef (Part-Time – 30 Hours) | $32.34 per hour | Baldivis, WA** Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees. Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life. We’re seeking a **passionate and organised Chef** to join our team at **Busy Bees at Rivergums** , located at **2 Avoca Chase, Baldivis WA 6171** , on a part-time basis working approximately **30 hours per week**. You will play a key role preparing fresh, nutritious meals that support the health, wellbeing, and development of children aged 0–5 years. **What you’ll do** * Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines * Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural dietary requirements * Manage food ordering, budgeting, and stock control * Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in accordance with Food Safety Standards * Work collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team * Contribute to children’s learning around nutrition and healthy eating **What you’ll bring** * A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values * Previous experience as a Chef or Cook (experience in childcare highly regarded) * Food Safety Supervisor Certificate * Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen hygiene practices * Strong organisation and time management skills * A genuine passion for preparing nutritious meals for children and understanding allergen management and child-safe practices * Valid **Working with Children Check (Employee)** for WA or willingness to obtain **Why Busy Bees?** Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education
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