Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Hailsham; A distancia; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary £13.85/hour

Birthday off

Up to 28 days holiday

Career progression & training

Menopause support & wellbeing

Discounts on retail brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & PMI

Descripción de la vacante

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Hailsham is opening a brand-new two-storey nursery and seeks a talented chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for young learners. You’ll oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and help shape our Bee Curious menu.

Enjoy a competitive salary (£13.85/hour), generous holiday, and care-focused benefits in a vibrant early-years setting. Join us to grow with a supportive team, participate in staff training, and enjoy childcare discounts as part of a welcoming,

Formación

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Passion for creating balanced, nutritious meals for young children.
• Empathy and understanding – Every child is unique.
• If you’ve worked as a Chef, Assistant Chef, Cook, or Café Manager, we want to hear from you!

Responsabilidades

• Prepare healthy, delicious meals that meet children’s dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food safety & hygiene compliance.
• Manage kitchen staff & collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
• Create exciting, nutritious menus that keep little tummies happy.
• Maintain kitchen inventory & ensure efficient purchasing.

Educación

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Descripción del empleo

Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Hailsham – We Need a Star Chef!

We’re opening an exciting, two-storey Busy Bees nursery in Hailsham and we’re on the hunt for a talented chef to bring delicious, nutritious meals to life for our little learners!

This is more than just a kitchen—it’s your chance to help shape the food culture in a brand-new nursery where fresh ingredients, big flavors, and happy children come together! If you love cooking wholesome, nutritious food, have a passion for early years nutrition, and want to be part of something exciting, we want to hear from you!

Your Chef Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary–£13.85 per hour

Birthday off– Because chefs deserve to celebrate too!

Up to 28 days holiday– Including bank holidays

Career progression & training– Develop your skills and grow with us

Menopause support & wellbeing resources– A workplace that supports YOU

Discounts on retail brands– Save money with Hive’s exclusive perks

Cycle to Work scheme– Because a healthy commute makes a happy chef!

Pension & financial perks– Helping you plan for the future Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)– Prioritising your health

25% childcare discount– Supporting your family while you support others

Plus, our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing platform includes: Wellbeing Hub– Packed with resources for physical & mental health Celebrating You– Recognising and rewarding our fantastic team Grow with Us– Exciting training & development opportunities

Your Chef Responsibilities

Prepare healthy, delicious meals that meet children’s dietary needs

Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food safety & hygiene compliance

Manage kitchen staff & collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections

Create exciting, nutritious menus that keep little tummies happy

Maintain kitchen inventory & ensure efficient purchasing

Are You Our Perfect Chef?

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Experience in catering or kitchen operations

Passion for creating balanced, nutritious meals for young children

Empathy and understanding – Every child is unique

If you’ve worked as a Chef, Assistant Chef, Cook, or Café Manager, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We’re all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment – Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing.