Bring Your Passion for Cooking to Early Childhood – Chef – Busy Bees at Epping
Location: Epping, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 54 places

Contract: Part-time 30 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $30.93 (Support Worker 3.1)

Cook with Purpose and Make a Difference

At Busy Bees at Epping, we understand that nutrition is the foundation for children’s growth and learning. We’re seeking a passionate and organised Chef to join our team and prepare delicious, nutritious meals for up to 54 children each day.

This is more than just a kitchen role — it’s an opportunity to bring creativity and care to a position that directly impacts children’s wellbeing.

Your Impact as Chef

Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals that meet dietary and allergy requirements

Create seasonal menus that keep children engaged and excited about food

Ensure kitchen operations meet Food Safety and hygiene standards

Collaborate with educators to support special events and cultural food days

Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment

What You’ll Bring

Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)

Previous experience working in a childcare environment (preferred)

Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergy management

Ability to plan menus and order supplies effectively

Current VIC Working with Children Check (Employee)

Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Hourly Rate: $30.93

Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

Laundry allowance in addition to your salary

Career growth opportunities with a leading global early childhood brand

Supportive & inclusive workplace culture

Ongoing training through the Busy Bees learning platform

Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

Opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program

Apply Now

If you’re a dedicated Chef who loves creating nutritious meals and wants to be part of a caring early childhood community, apply today to join the team at Busy Bees at Epping in VIC.

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.