Nursery Chef: Healthy Meals for Little Ones (33hrs/Wk)

Busy Bees Nurseries; Reigate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Career development

Holidays up to 28 days

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Reigate is seeking a Nursery Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare healthy meals for young children, oversee daily kitchen operations, and work to ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

The role supports Busy Bees’ Bee Curious curriculum and nurturing environment, with a 33-hour week from Monday to Friday and an hourly rate of £15.35. Previous catering or kitchen experience and a Food Hygiene certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Food hygiene

Catering experience

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries in Reigate is seeking a Nursery Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare healthy meals for young children, oversee daily kitchen operations, and work to ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

The role supports Busy Bees’ Bee Curious curriculum and nurturing environment, with a 33-hour week from Monday to Friday and an hourly rate of £15.35. Previous catering or kitchen experience and a Food Hygiene certificate are preferred.