Part-Time Chef for Kids’ Kitchen | 25h/Week, Nutritious Meals

Busy Bees; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and laundry allowances

Childcare gap-fee discounts

Paid learning & development

Access to Busy Bees learning platform

Work-life balance

Job summary

Busy Bees Kilburn is seeking a passionate and organised part-time Chef to join our team. This 25-hour-per-week role runs 8:30 to 13:30, Monday to Friday, in our dedicated early learning centre at Kilburn SA.

You will plan and prepare healthy meals for children aged 0–5, cater for allergies, manage orders and stock, and maintain a clean kitchen in line with Food Safety Standards. A SA Working with Children Check and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or Cook, childcare experience highly regarded.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Genuine passion for preparing nutritious meals for children and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with dietary guidelines.
• 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 and contribute to nutrition learning for children.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Kitchen hygiene

Allergen management

Passion for children's meals

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Busy Bees Kilburn is seeking a passionate and organised part-time Chef to join our team. This 25-hour-per-week role runs 8:30 to 13:30, Monday to Friday, in our dedicated early learning centre at Kilburn SA.

You will plan and prepare healthy meals for children aged 0–5, cater for allergies, manage orders and stock, and maintain a clean kitchen in line with Food Safety Standards. A SA Working with Children Check and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate are preferred.