Chef

4 days ago

Busy Bees at Byford South, Australia Busy Bees Global Full time $63,000 - $90,000 per year

Part-Time Chef – Busy Bees at Byford South
Location: Byford, WA
Licensed Capacity: 57 places
Hourly Rate: $30.93

At Busy Bees at Byford South, we're passionate about creating a nurturing and healthy environment where children thrive. We're looking for an experienced Part-Time Chef to join our kitchen team and provide delicious, nutritious meals for our children, working 25 hours per week.

Previous experience working in a childcare setting is desirable for this role.

About the Role

As our Byford South Centre Chef, you will:

  • Plan, prepare, and serve fresh meals and snacks for children aged 0–5

  • Develop rotating menus that meet dietary, allergy, and cultural needs

  • Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment at all times

  • Manage inventory, food ordering, and kitchen documentation

  • Work closely with the Centre Director and Educators to support overall wellbeing

What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

  • Experience working in a childcare environment (mandatory)

  • A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one

  • Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

  • First Aid and CPR certification (preferred)

  • Understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations

  • Strong time management, planning, and communication skills

Key Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $30.93

  • Laundry allowance in addition to your salary

  • Up to 50% childcare discount for permanent staff

  • Consistent daytime hours (Monday to Friday – 32.5 hours/week)

  • Access to the Busy Bees learning platform and professional development

  • Supportive leadership and team culture

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Career opportunities within our national network

Apply now to join Busy Bees at Byford South, where your talent for food and passion for children's wellbeing will be truly appreciated.

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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