Job description:

Passionate about cooking and making a difference?
Join The Hive Brighton as our Centre Chef and create nourishing meals that support healthy, happy little minds. Be part of a warm, professional team where your cooking helps play, learning, and growth thrive every day.

About the Role

Make a real difference - Help shape healthy eating habits from an early age with meals that children love and families trust.

Be part of a warm, professional team - Join a supportive environment that values your skills and passion.

Cook with purpose - Prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support growing bodies and curious minds.

Work with expert-designed menus - Our menus are created with nutritionists and regularly reviewed for balance, variety, and community needs.

Support diverse needs - Cater to a range of dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural food preferences.

Showcase your skills - Bring your creativity to the kitchen while making a meaningful impact every day.

Manage your time with precision - Deliver meals efficiently in a fast-paced, well-organised environment.

Demonstrate impeccable attention to detail - Ensure every dish meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation.

Why Work With Us?
Join a supportive, values-driven team at The Hive, where everything we do is guided by our core values: Create, Aspire, Respect, and Empower.
Enjoy generous staff benefits including childcare discounts and i9 Lifestyle rewards program.
Grow your skills with ongoing professional development opportunities.
Work in a modern, welcoming centre within a vibrant community.
Join a workplace that celebrates you and the impact you make.

We're looking for a passionate chef who brings:

Qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).

Food Handler's or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

Valid Working with Children Check (Employee).

Experience preparing meals for children with diverse dietary needs, including allergies and anaphylaxis.

Full Australian working rights (Visa/Passport).

Bonus: Previous experience working in a childcare setting.

Bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and love for great food to children where each meal offers an opportunity to create impact. Come be part of a team dedicated to supporting the next generation of dreamers, innovators, and leaders!

T&Cs apply.

Apply today and start cooking up a future full of possibilities!