Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Guildford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Guildford is seeking a full-time Nursery Chef. This role offers a balanced working schedule, no evenings or weekends, while following an NHS-accredited meal plan for children. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday, and childcare discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Follow food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Adhere to COSHH procedures.

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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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 Busy Bees Guildford Hanover House are excited to recruit 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 (seasonally adjusted) 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 £12.14 per hour, plus additional benefits including:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your Birthday off… on us!
• Childcare Discounts – up to 50% off
• Health & Wellbeing Apps – Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution
• Enhanced family leave

Plus, well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive, offering discounts at various places!

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

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious, and freshly made meals and snacks, following food hygiene and safety regulations
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff, complying with food hygiene policies
• Adhere to the company’s COSHH procedures
• 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 evolving. We offer excellent on-the-job training and support in child development, backed by 40 years of success.

About the Culture

Our purpose and values are central to our work, shaping how colleagues treat each other and engage with the community. We promote inclusivity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.