Early Years Chef: Healthy Meals & Kitchen Ops Lead

Busy Bees Nurseries; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Bee Curious benefits

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

Birthday off

Childcare discount 25%

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension via Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a passionate Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals for young children and supporting their growth. You will ensure dietary needs are met and maintain food safety standards thoughout operations.

Join Busy Bees works in a supportive environment offering development, competitive salary and extensive employee benefits designed for those caring for little ones.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) required.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Empathy and understanding toward children.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a passionate Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals for young children and supporting their growth. You will ensure dietary needs are met and maintain food safety standards thoughout operations.

Join Busy Bees works in a supportive environment offering development, competitive salary and extensive employee benefits designed for those caring for little ones.