Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Shoeburyness; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Birthday off

Up to 28 days holiday

Career progression & training

Wellbeing resources

Résumé du poste

Busy Bees Nurseries in Shoeburyness is looking for a chef to prepare healthy, delicious meals for our learners. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety and hygiene, and work with staff during inspections to maintain high standards.

We value empathy, a passion for nutritious meals for children, and experience in catering. A Level 2+ Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred, with opportunities for career progression and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations
• Passion for creating balanced, nutritious meals for young children

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Empathy and understanding

Formation

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+)

Description du poste

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

Your Chef Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary – £14.35 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
• 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!