Full time Chef

1 week ago

Fraser Coast, Australia Busy Bees Nurseries Full time $44,800 - $72,800 per year

Cook/Chef – Busy Bees at Fraser Coast

Location: Torquay, QLD, Australia

Centre Capacity: 74 places

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday to Friday (Morning Shift)

Hourly Rate: Up to $35/hour (commensurate with experience)

Why Join the Hive at Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees at Fraser Coast, located in the beautiful Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, you'll join a dynamic, supportive, and fast-growing team that's passionate about nurturing the next generation.

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • Up to 50% childcare discount for permanent team members
  • Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation
  • Access to the Busy Bees Learning & Development Platform
  • Ongoing career progression and leadership development
  • Supportive leadership from an experienced Centre Director
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Be part of a respected, global early learning organisation

Essential Qualifications:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience/qualifications)
  • Valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)

Essential Skills & Attributes:

  • Ability to prepare balanced, nutritious meals for young children
  • Experience creating rotating menus in line with dietary guidelines
  • Confident in catering to special dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, halal)
  • Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols
  • Ability to manage food budgets and supply ordering
  • Excellent time management to ensure meals are ready on schedule

Desirable Skills & Knowledge:

  • Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in an early childhood setting
  • Familiarity with children's nutritional needs and common allergies
  • Passion for creating culturally diverse dishes to enrich learning
  • Knowledge of sustainable food practices (e.g. waste reduction, local sourcing)

Not a Perfect Match?

That's okay If you're passionate, willing to learn, and excited to make a difference in children's lives — we want to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume through our internal platform. You'll be prompted to create an account to complete your application.

Have a Bee-autiful 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.

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