Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Birthday off

Holiday entitlement and bank holidays

Job summary

Busy Bees Haslemere is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children and support health and wellbeing through balanced menus. You will cater to dietary requirements, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to a safe, welcoming kitchen environment.

The role offers the opportunity to work within the UK's leading nursery group, with competitive benefits and ongoing training to support career progression in childcare catering.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene awareness

Empathy for children

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+)

Job description

Role Overview

Nursery Chef – Busy Bees Haslemere

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – The UK's Leading Nursery Group

Are you a passionate Chef, Nursery Chef or Catering Professional looking for a rewarding role in childcare catering? Join Busy Bees as a Nursery Chef, preparing fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for young children. You'll play an important role in supporting children's health and wellbeing, creating balanced menus, catering for dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We're passionate about giving every child the best start in life and creating a supportive workplace where our teams can thrive.

About Our Nursery

Join our friendly team at Busy Bees Haslemere, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery caring for up to 92 children. Set in a charming Victorian house surrounded by beautiful woodlands, our nursery offers a welcoming, homely environment. With convenient access to the A3 and links to London and Portsmouth, we're ideally located for local catering professionals.

Staff benefit from free parking and the option of a four-day working week, offering a great opportunity for work-life balance.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

• Competitive salary
• 25% childcare discount
• Up to 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Hive benefits platform with retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing.

Required Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• If you're passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe.

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