Time left to apply End Date: August 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id JR
Part-Time Chef (30 hrs/week) – Busy Bees at Wellard
Location:
Wellard, Perth, WA
Licensed Capacity:
104 places
Hourly Rate:
$30.93 (Support Worker 3.1)
At
Busy Bees at Wellard
, 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
30 hours
per week across Monday to Friday.
Previous experience working in a childcare setting is desirable for this role.
About the Role
As our 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
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 – 30 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 Wellard
, 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr