Kitchen Hand – Part Time (15 Hours per Week) We are seeking a reliable and organised Kitchen Hand to support the daily operation of the kitchen at Busy Bees in Tamworth. You will work alongside the centre’s Cook or Chef to maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised kitchen while preparing and delivering nutritious meals for children aged from birth to five years. This is a permanent part‑time position working 15 hours per week, Monday‑Friday daytime hours with no nights or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities - Assist with basic food preparation and the serving of meals and snacks

- Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
- Maintain a clean, hygienic and organised kitchen environment
- Support the Cook or Chef with food storage, stock rotation and kitchen organisation
- Follow safe food handling, allergy management and hygiene procedures
- Assist with receiving and storing kitchen supplies
- Work collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team and educators
- Follow all centre policies relating to child safety, food safety and workplace health and safety Qualifications & Requirements - A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing and aligning with our Busy Bees values
- Previous experience working in a kitchen, hospitality, catering or food service environment
- Knowledge of protected food handling, kitchen hygiene and cleaning practices
- An understanding of allergies,



dietary requirements and cross‑contamination risks
- Strong organisation and time‑management skills
- A reliable, positive and collaborative approach
- The ability to complete the physical requirements of the role, including standing, cleaning and safely handling kitchen equipment
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one Benefits - Better pay
- Everyday balance – Monday‑Friday daytime hours with no nights or weekend shifts
- Education for growth – access to mandatory training, ongoing development opportunities and the Busy Bees learning platform
- Support you can rely on – supportive leaders and inclusive teams that value trust, respect, reliability and collaboration
- Wellbeing support – free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
- Career opportunities – build your experience within a leading global early learning organisation with opportunities to develop and grow
- Family‑friendly benefits – permanent employees can access up to a 50% childcare gap‑fee discount; uniform and laundry allowances are included Employment is conditional on satisfactory and rigorous pre‑employment checks, including Working with Children Check, identification, work rights, references, required training and child safety checks. These requirements reflect our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

📌 Kitchen Hand (Tamworth Regional Council)
🏢 BUSY BEES AUSTRALIA EMPLOYER
📍 Tamworth Regional Council