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Chef (Childcare Experience) – Busy Bees at Yerrabi Ponds
📍 Gungahlin, ACT | Licensed for 90 places | Hourly Rate: $30.93

Bring your passion for nutrition and children’s wellbeing to our Busy Bees kitchen! We’re looking for a dedicated Chef to join our team at Busy Bees at Yerrabi Ponds on a part-time basis (up to 35 hours per week).

About the Role

Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals daily for children aged 0–5

Create seasonal menus that meet dietary and allergy requirements

Maintain a clean, hygienic, and compliant kitchen environment

Manage food orders, stock rotation, and budget-friendly planning

Work collaboratively with educators to support mealtime routines

Ensure food safety plans and documentation are always up to date

What You’ll Need

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Experience working in a childcare environment

Knowledge of allergies, food intolerances, and safe meal planning

ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration

Strong time management and organisational skills

A genuine love for cooking and supporting young children’s health

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

Hourly Rate: $30.93

Flexible working hours to support and work-life balance

Get a Laundry allowance in addition to your salary

An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally

A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills

Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service

Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform

Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program

An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program

A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation

Apply now to bring your culinary skills into a purpose-driven environment where your work makes a difference in children’s lives every day.

Join us at Busy Bees at Yerrabi Ponds – where passion and purpose come together.