Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Oakington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is looking for a Nursery Chef to create nutritious meals for children while ensuring a fun environment. This full-time role offers a salary of £27,000 - £32,000 along with generous benefits. Enjoy no evenings or weekends and a supportive workplace culture that values inclusivity.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in preparing high-quality meals is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food hygiene

Nutrition

Teamwork

Cooking

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 Westwick Hall Farm 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 £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, plus:

• 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 with 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 fantastic opportunities to work and learn on the job with great colleagues, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

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.