Are you a culinary expert with a passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals for children?
Busy Bees at Yerrabi Ponds is on the lookout for a talented Chef to join our
vibrant team!
Located in the heart of Canberra's North, our 90-place service is a warm and nurturing environment where young minds thrive and we need you to help fuel their growth!
Why join our hive?
* Fantastic, Above-Award Hourly Rates!
* Laundry Allowance & Uniform Allocation!
* Generous Childcare Gap Fee Discounts!
* Ongoing Training and Development!
* Employee Assistance Program!
* Global Talent Exchange Program!
* Shine within a leading global childcare brand!
Essential qualifications:
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent culinary qualifications or experience.
* Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain one).
Essential skills and attributes:
* Craft balanced, nutritious meals tailored for young children’s developmental needs.
* Design rotating menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements (think gluten-free, dairy-free, halal!).
* Prepare meals with a keen awareness of food allergies and intolerances.
* Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene protocols.
* Work efficiently within budget constraints while delivering tasty dishes.
* Punctuality is key—meal prep must align with our schedules!
Desirable skills:
* Previous experience in a Chef or Cook role, especially in early childhood settings.
* Knowledge of nutritional requirements for young children and understanding common allergies.
* Create culturally diverse dishes to make mealtime an educational adventure!
* Familiarity with sustainable food practices and sourcing locally.
Ready to make an impact?
Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your resume and embark on this exciting journey with Busy Bees Yerrabi Ponds. Let’s create something delicious together!
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.