Chef in Ipswich

Chef – Springfield Lakes (Full‐time or Part‐time)

Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider offering high‐quality education in nurturing, purpose‐built centres. We are seeking a passionate and organised Chef to join our team at Springfield Lakes, working approximately 30 hours per week. The role is focused on planning, preparing, and serving fresh, nutritious meals that support the health, well‐being, and development of children aged 0‐5 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with Australian Dietary Guidelines.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances, and cultural dietary requirements.
• Manage food ordering, budgeting, and stock control.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in accordance with Food Safety Standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team.
• Contribute to children's learning around nutrition and healthy eating.

Qualifications

• Previous 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.
• Commitment to child safety and alignment with Busy Bees values.
• Current Working with Children Check for QLD or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

• 12.5% above‐award pay, retention payments, and everyday extras.
• Uniform and laundry allowances.
• Family‐friendly benefits – 50% childcare gap‐fee discount, EAP support.
• Paid learning and development – First Aid, CPR, mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to the Busy Bees learning platform and ACCO RTO pathways.
• Supportive leaders and inclusive teams, strong tenure, and a culture built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
• Career pathways that grow with you – opportunities and training to progress from Educator to leadership, management, and area roles.
• Work‐life balance – Monday to Friday daytime hours only; no nights or weekends.
• Employment is conditional on satisfactory pre‐employment checks, including WWCC‐WWVP, ID, qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons, and references.