Nursery Chef: Build Healthy Meals for Growing Minds

Busy Bees; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits platform

28 days holiday

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees, a leading nursery group in the UK, is looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals and support children's growth and development in the Early Years sector.

You will ensure food safety, manage kitchen operations, and work closely with staff to deliver nourishing menus. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive, child-centred environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Cooking

Food Safety

Catering

Empathy

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Busy Bees, a leading nursery group in the UK, is looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals and support children's growth and development in the Early Years sector.

You will ensure food safety, manage kitchen operations, and work closely with staff to deliver nourishing menus. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive, child-centred environment.