Job Description

Chef [Part-Time] | $33.87 per hour | Montrose, VIC

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Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children's lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees. Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life.

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We're seeking a passionate and organised Chef to join our team at Busy Bees at Montrose, located at 12 Leith Road, Montrose VIC 3765, on a part-time basis working approximately 30 hours per week. You will play a key role preparing fresh, nutritious meals that support the health, wellbeing, and development of children aged 0–5 years.

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What you'll do

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- Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines
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- Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural dietary requirements
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- Manage food ordering, budgeting, and stock control
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- Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in accordance with Food Safety Standards
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- Work collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team
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- Contribute to children's learning around nutrition and healthy eating
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What you'll bring

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- A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values
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- Previous experience as a Chef or Cook (experience in childcare highly regarded)
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- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
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- Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen hygiene practices
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- Strong organisation and time management skills
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- A genuine passion for preparing nutritious meals for children and understanding allergen management and child-safe practices
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- Current Working with Children Check for VIC or willingness to obtain
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Why Busy Bees?

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- Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on.
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- Uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours.
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- Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts & EAP support, because your family should benefit too.
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- Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways.
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- Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands‐on leadership, solid tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration.
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- Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
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- Work-Life Balance; Monday–Friday, daytime hours only - no nights or weekends within stable,



well-resourced kitchens without hospitality burnout.
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- Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.

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Why Work for Busy Bees?

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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.

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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.

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This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life.

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We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children.

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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.

📌 Chef (30 hrs) (Victoria)
🏢 Busy Bees
📍 Victoria