Kitchen Hand | Part Time – 15 Hours per Week | TamworthSupportive team, family-friendly daytime hours and a welcoming kitchen environment.Monday–Friday daytime hours – no nights or weekendsPermanent part‐time position offering 15 hours per weekJoin a supportive team in a well‐established 102-place early learning serviceBusy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high‐quality education in nurturing, purpose‐built centres where team members are supported to grow, develop and make a real difference in children's lives.
We have over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees.Our Bee Protected 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.We're seeking a reliable and organised Kitchen Hand to support the daily operation of the kitchen at Busy Bees at Tamworth.
Working alongside the centre's Cook or Chef, you will help maintain a clean, safe and well‐organised kitchen while supporting the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for children aged from birth to five years.This is a permanent part‐time position working 15 hours per week, based in Tamworth, NSW.What you'll doAssist with basic food preparation and the serving of meals and snacksWash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipmentMaintain a clean, hygienic and organised kitchen environmentSupport the Cook or Chef with food storage, stock rotation and kitchen organisationFollow safe food handling,



allergy management and hygiene proceduresAssist with receiving and storing kitchen suppliesWork collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team and educatorsFollow all centre policies relating to child safety, food safety and workplace health and safetyWhat you'll bringA genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing and aligning with our Busy Bees valuesPrevious experience working in a kitchen, hospitality, catering or food service environmentKnowledge of safe food handling, kitchen hygiene and cleaning practicesAn understanding of allergies, dietary requirements and cross‐contamination risksStrong organisation and time‐management skillsA reliable, positive and collaborative approachThe ability to complete the physical requirements of the role, including standing, cleaning and safely handling kitchen equipmentA valid NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain oneWhy Busy Bees?
Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage:Better payEveryday balanceEducation for growthSupport you can rely onWork‐life balance: Enjoy Monday–Friday daytime hours with no nights or weekend shifts.Family‐friendly benefits: Permanent employees can access up to a 50% childcare gap‐fee discount.Everyday extras: Uniform and laundry allowances are included.Paid learning and development: Access mandatory training,



ongoing development opportunities and the Busy Bees learning platform.Supportive leaders and inclusive teams: Work with leaders who value trust, respect, reliability and collaboration.Wellbeing support: Access free and confidential Employee Assistance Program support for you and your immediate family.Career opportunities: Build your experience within a leading global early learning organisation with opportunities to develop and grow.Regional city lifestyle and strong community connections: Join a welcoming service located in the heart of the Tamworth community.We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality.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.We are proud to be a child‐safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.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.
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📌 Kitchen Hand Tamworth (New South Wales)
🏢 Busy Bees
📍 New South Wales