Casual Chef for Nutritious Kids Meals | Daytime Hours

Busy Bees Global; Colac; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and laundry allowances

Childcare gap-fee discounts for staff

Paid learning & development (First Aid

CPR & mandatory training

Busy Bees learning platform access

Job summary

Busy Bees Colac is hiring a casual chef to prepare nutritious meals for children aged 0–5 years at 91-97 Pound Road, Colac VIC 3250. You will plan healthy menus, cater for allergies, manage stock and ensure food safety in a child-focused kitchen.

The role offers casual hours with weekday daytime shifts, uniform and training support, and opportunities to contribute to nutrition education within the Busy Bees learning program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated culinary ability with focus on nutrition for children 0–5 years.
• Knowledge of Australian Dietary Guidelines and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals for children 0–5 years.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances and cultural dietary requirements.
• Manage food ordering, budgeting and stock control.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment per Food Safety Standards.
• Collaborate with Centre Leadership Team.
• Support nutrition education within the learning program.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety & hygiene

Stock control & budgeting

Meal planning

Tools

Food safety certificate

Job description

Busy Bees Colac is hiring a casual chef to prepare nutritious meals for children aged 0–5 years at 91-97 Pound Road, Colac VIC 3250. You will plan healthy menus, cater for allergies, manage stock and ensure food safety in a child-focused kitchen.

The role offers casual hours with weekday daytime shifts, uniform and training support, and opportunities to contribute to nutrition education within the Busy Bees learning program.