Casual Cook / Chef

About the role

Busy Bees, an early learning provider with over 130 centres across Australia, is seeking a casual chef for its centre at Colac (91-97 Pound Road, Colac VIC 3250). The role prepares fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0-5 years, with a pay of $33.87 per hour plus casual loading.

Key responsibilities

• 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 in line with Food Safety Standards
• Work with the Centre Leadership Team and contribute to children's learning about nutrition and healthy eating

Required profile

• Previous experience as a chef or cook (childcare experience highly regarded)
• Genuine commitment to child safety and alignment with Busy Bees values
• Current Working with Children Check for Victoria, or willingness to obtain one

Required skills

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen hygiene
• Understanding of allergen management and child-safe practices
• Organisation and time management

What we offer

• Monday-Friday daytime hours only, no nights or weekends
• Uniform and laundry allowances
• Family-friendly benefits, including 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff and EAP support
• Paid learning and development, with first aid, CPR and mandatory training covered
• Career pathways from educator to leadership and management roles