Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a Nursery Chef to join their team in Kettering. This full-time position requires the chef to prepare healthy meals according to NHS nutritional guidelines while ensuring safety and hygiene standards. Enjoy a stable work schedule with no evenings or weekends, a starting salary of £25,200, and generous benefits including holiday time and childcare discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts up to 50%

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in cooking and providing nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cook high-quality, freshly prepared meals and snacks for children.
• Follow food safety policies and compliance with health laws.
• Ensure safe working practices for children and staff.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Cooking

Nutrition

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 Kettering Central 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 (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day.

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

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £25,200 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 benefits platform where you can explore discounts for 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 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 great colleagues, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we’re proud to be a leading name in childcare.

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.