Nursery Chef

TN United Kingdom; Beverley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to create nutritious meals for children in a supportive and fun environment. This full-time role offers a balanced work-life schedule with no evenings or weekends. You'll follow an NHS-accredited meal plan, ensuring high-quality food hygiene and safety standards. Enjoy generous benefits, including 28 days of holiday, childcare discounts, and a supportive culture that values inclusivity and personal growth. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Smart Hive benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in preparing nutritious meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Comply with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Preparation

Nutritional Knowledge

Safety Regulations Compliance

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

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Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Chef/Cook looking for that work-life balance?

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Beverley are excited to hire a Nursery Chef on a full-time basis… no evenings or weekends required! As a Chef at Busy Bees, you will follow an NHS-accredited nutritional meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day.

This position is working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £25,588 per annum, plus additional benefits:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because everyone needs time to relax and rejuvenate!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discounts of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And much more, including well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform offering discounts at your favorite places!

What can a Nursery Chef expect at a Busy Bees Nursery?

• To cook and provide high-quality, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff, and comply with Busy Bees' food hygiene and safety policies.
• Comply with the company’s procedures related to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• And most importantly… have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer fantastic opportunities to work and learn on the job with great colleagues, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. With 40 years of success, we believe our workplace is just a little bit more extraordinary.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.