Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% childcare discount

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Birthday off

Return-to-work bonus and family leave

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children, supporting their health and wellbeing. You will create balanced menus, cater to dietary requirements, and maintain high hygiene standards in a bustling nursery kitchen.

The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, handling purchasing and inventory, and working with inspectors to ensure compliance. A Food Hygiene Certificate and catering experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or higher.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Ability to prepare healthy meals meeting dietary needs.
• Empathy and understanding of each child's unique needs.

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

Dietary needs awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Join Busy Bees as a Nursery Chef, preparing fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for young children. You'll play an important role in supporting children's health and wellbeing, creating balanced menus, catering for dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• 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.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Empathy and understanding - each child is unique.

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. Set in a charming Victorian house surrounded by beautiful woodlands, our nursery offers a welcoming, homely environment. With convenient access to the A3 and links to London and Portsmouth, we're ideally located for local catering professionals. Staff benefit from free parking and the option of a four-day working week, offering a great opportunity for work-life balance.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

• Competitive salary 25% childcare discount
• Up to 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Hive benefits platform with retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance