Chef (Full-Time) – Busy Bees at Geelong West
Hourly Rate: $32.34
Location: 151 Church Street, Geelong West VIC 3218
Licensed Capacity: 137 places
Busy Bees at Geelong West is seeking a reliable and passionate Full-Time Chef to join our team and play a vital role in supporting children's health, wellbeing, and development through nutritious, high-quality meals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef who enjoys structured weekday hours, values meaningful work, and wants to be part of a supportive early learning community.
About the Role
As the Chef at Busy Bees at Geelong West, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals that support children's growth and meet dietary and regulatory requirements. Your role will include:
* Preparing and cooking daily meals for children in line with approved menus
* Catering for allergies, cultural needs, and individual dietary requirements
* Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
* Managing food preparation areas in line with health regulations
* Working collaboratively with the Centre Director and educators
* Supporting children's positive relationship with food and healthy eating habits
* Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and Busy Bees policies
What You'll Need
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or relevant experience as a Chef/Cook)
* Experience working in a childcare or similar environment (preferred)
* Strong knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and allergen management
* Current Working with Children Check (Employee) – VIC requirement
* Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
* A warm, reliable, and team-focused approach
Key Benefits
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
* No weekend work – enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule
* Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation
* Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff
* Opportunities to grow professionally within a leading global early learning organisation
* Supportive and inclusive team and management
* Access to the Busy Bees learning and development platform
* Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to participate in the Global Talent Exchange Program
* A national network of support across Busy Bees services
Why Busy Bees at Geelong West?
Our Geelong West service is a well-established centre with a strong community presence and a collaborative team culture. You'll be supported by experienced leadership and work in an environment where your contribution directly supports children's daily experiences and wellbeing.
Apply Now
If you're a dedicated Chef looking for stable hours, meaningful work, and a supportive team, apply today.
Join Busy Bees at Geelong West and make a positive difference through nutrition and care.
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.