Part-Time Chef (34 hrs/week) – Springbank Rise by Busy Bees
Location: Casey, ACT
Licensed Capacity: 126 places
Hourly Rate: $30.93 (Support Worker 3.1)

At Springbank Rise by Busy Bees, 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 34 hours per week across Monday to Friday.

Previous experience working in a childcare setting is essential 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)

ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP)

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

Key Benefits

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 – 34 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 Springbank Rise by Busy Bees, 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.