Nursery Chef

TN United Kingdom; Camberley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to join their team in Camberley. This full-time position offers a fantastic work-life balance with no evenings or weekends required. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children, following an NHS accredited meal plan, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including 28 days of holiday, childcare discounts, and a commitment to employee well-being. If you are dedicated to creating a fun and safe culinary experience for children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

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 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Follow food hygiene and safety regulations strictly.

Skills

Nutritional Meal Preparation

Food Hygiene Practices

Safety Regulations Compliance

Childcare Awareness

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 Camberley are so egg-cited to rustle up a Nursery Chef on a Full time basis… no evenings or weekend required! As a Chef at a 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 £25,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

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

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite 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 relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• And most of all…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 a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with fantastic individuals, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.