Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Milton Keynes, Warrington; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits

Holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Résumé du poste

Busy Bees in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare healthy meals that support growth and meet dietary needs, while ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance within our early years setting.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. A Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+ and catering/kitchen experience are essential, along with empathy for each child\'s unique needs.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene certificate level 2 or higher.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Empathy and understanding of each child\'s needs.

Responsabilités

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals meeting 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 manage purchasing efficiently.
• Support and mentor team to deliver quality meals and service.

Connaissances

Catering experience

Empathy

Team management

Formation

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+

Description du poste

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.,

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

Join Our Team as a Chef at Busy Bees, Milton Keynes Oldbrook - Leading Nursery Group in the UK, 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.

• 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 FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities