Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Rugby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year (incl.

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to 's

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Rugby seeks a dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing nutritious meals for our children and supporting their growth. You will ensure high standards of hygiene and collaborate with staff to create balanced menus.

The ideal candidate has catering experience, a valid Food Hygiene Certificate, and a passion for early years nutrition. Enjoy a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development within Busy Bees.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate with practical catering/kitchen experience in a nursery or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements and best practices.
• Empathy and understanding toward young children; supportive with staff and families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catering/kitchen experience

Food safety awareness

Empathy for children

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+)

Job description

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.

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group

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 outstanding team at Busy Bees in Leamington Spa, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding facility with a capacity of 122 children. Our confident and passionate management team, along with core staff members boasting over 20 years of experience, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and education. Conveniently located near the motorway and dual carriageway (A46 & M40), we benefit from consistent and frequent bus routes, and we are just a 5-10 minute drive from the center of Leamington Spa. We also offer free parking for our staff, making this an ideal opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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 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

• 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 - 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