Chef

Busy Bees; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Busy Bees as a Chef at our new nursery in Royal Leamington Spa. This role involves preparing nutritious meals and managing kitchen activities to ensure food safety and promote a healthy food culture for children. You’ll enjoy competitive pay with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Birthday off

Up to 28 days holiday

Career progression & training

Menopause support & wellbeing resources

Discounts on retail brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

25% childcare discount

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Passion for creating balanced, nutritious meals for young children.
• Empathy and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, delicious meals that meet children’s dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food safety & hygiene compliance.
• Create exciting, nutritious menus.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Meal Preparation

Team Management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Role Overview:

Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Leamington Spa, Queensway – We Need a Star Chef! ️

We’re opening an exciting, two-storey Busy Bees nursery in Leamington Spa, Queensway this summer, 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 – £15.27 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

Role Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

️ 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 theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!