Time left to apply End Date: July 5, 2025 (27 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR108714
Chef – Busy Bees at Oxley
Location: Canberra, ACT
Centre Capacity: 108 places
Hourly Rate: $29.89 (Support Worker 3.1)
Are you passionate about creating nutritious and delicious meals for children? Busy Bees at Oxley is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Chef to join our team and contribute to the wellbeing of our children through healthy meal preparation in a caring early learning environment.
About the Role:
As our Centre Chef, you’ll be responsible for planning and preparing fresh, seasonal meals and snacks for children aged 0–5 years. You’ll also ensure compliance with all food safety standards and support children’s individual dietary needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for all age groups
Plan weekly menus in line with nutritional guidelines
Maintain kitchen hygiene and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Allergy Management Plans
Collaborate with educators to support children with dietary needs and allergies
Maintain accurate records of food safety, supply ordering, and inventory
Engage positively with children during mealtimes
What You’ll Bring:
Experience working in a childcare environment (preferred)
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (desirable)
Sound knowledge of safe food handling and allergy management
Organisational skills and the ability to work independently
A positive and inclusive attitude
Mandatory Requirements:
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) – ACT
Food Safety Certificate
First Aid (preferred)
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
Hourly Rate: $29.89
Get a Laundry allowance in addition to your salary
Work-life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday
Opportunity to be creative with nutritious menu planning
Supportive team and positive work culture
Access to the Busy Bees training platform and Employee Assistance Program
A chance to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of children in your community
If you’re ready to bring your passion for food into a purpose-driven role, apply now to join the team at Busy Bees at Oxley .
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.
Our Story
Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office.
Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life.
We are driven to gather people who care deeply about qualityand we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.
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