Busy Bees at Lara At Busy Bees Lara, a 103-place service, you'll find a warm and nurturing learning environment and inspiring learning opportunities for children aged birth to 5 years.
Located 15 minutes from the Avalon Domestic terminal, we have strong community connections with our local Lara fire brigade, library and nursing home, which provides unique learning opportunities.
Our Service is on the lookout for a passionate Chef /Cook with the ability to cater for children with all dietary requirements to join their service.
This is an amazing opportunity to join a leading childcare service and showcase your skills and passion while working for a leading global childcare brand.
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive: Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance !
Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation in addition to your salary!
Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff!
An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally!
A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills !
Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service!
Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform !
Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program !
An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program !
A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation !
Essential Qualifications and Licences Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent culinary qualifications or experience).
A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Current and valid Australian Work Rights Desirable skills, experience and knowledge Skilled in preparing balanced, nutritious meals that meet young children's developmental needs and dietary guidelines.
Experienced in creating rotating menus catering to diverse needs, including allergies and specific dietary requirements (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, halal).
Committed to food safety, hygiene protocols, and budget management when ordering food and supplies.
Knowledgeable in preparing culturally diverse meals that enrich children's learning experiences.
Familiar with sustainable food practices, including waste reduction and sourcing local ingredients.
Please submit your resume via the " APPLY " button which will direct you to our internal application site.
The most effective way to apply for a role with us is to create a Candidate Account on our Career Site and follow the application process.
You can also send your Resume/CV and Cover Letter directly to ****** (please type - 'Chef/Cook - Lara' - in your email) and if you have any further questions, contact us on 07 3632 1114.
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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.