Nursery Chef: Healthy Meals for Little Learners (Maternity)

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee Curious benefits

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Stevenage Great Ashby is seeking a Chef to prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals for children within our nursery kitchen. You will oversee food safety, support our Bee Curious curriculum, and work as part of a caring team in a nurturing environment.

This maternity cover runs from February 2027 to January 2028, with opportunities to lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and collaborate with regulatory bodies as required, while enjoying staff benefits and staff meals.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above) required.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations is preferred.
• 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

Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering experience

Kitchen operations

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Stevenage Great Ashby is seeking a Chef to prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals for children within our nursery kitchen. You will oversee food safety, support our Bee Curious curriculum, and work as part of a caring team in a nurturing environment.

This maternity cover runs from February 2027 to January 2028, with opportunities to lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and collaborate with regulatory bodies as required, while enjoying staff benefits and staff meals.