Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Hitchin; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Professional development

25% childcare discount

Birthday off

Cycle to Work

Descripción de la vacante

Busy Bees Nurseries in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Chef for a maternity cover from February 2027 to January 2028. You will join our kitchen team, prepare healthy meals that support children's growth, and help maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

You will manage kitchen staff, oversee menus, and ensure meals meet dietary needs for the nursery’s children, with opportunities for development within our Busy Bees program and Bee Curious curriculum.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering experience

Empathy

Descripción del empleo

Chef

Date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire, GB, SG5 1

Application Deadline: 2026-10-29T14:01:16.053

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector.

This is a maternity cover position from February 2027 - January 2028.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

• We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive.
• As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
• Our Charitable Commitment: Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Stevenage Great Ashby, a nurturing nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our longstanding staff is passionate about providing children with the best start in life, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for all.

Conveniently located in the heart of the Great Ashby new town community, we are just a two-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, linking us to the town center. We offer free lunch for our staff and free parking on-site, along with a day off for birthdays. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum fosters curiosity and exploration in children.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a caring and vibrant team.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off — it's our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Additional benefits including access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub, and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities: Key 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: Ideal Candidate

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