Nursery Chef — Healthy Meals & Kitchen Hygiene Lead

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% childcare discount

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Birthday off

Return-to-work bonus and family leave

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children, supporting their health and wellbeing. You will create balanced menus, cater to dietary requirements, and maintain high hygiene standards in a bustling nursery kitchen.

The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, handling purchasing and inventory, and working with inspectors to ensure compliance. A Food Hygiene Certificate and catering experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or higher.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Ability to prepare healthy meals meeting dietary needs.
• 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

Empathy

Dietary needs awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for young children, supporting their health and wellbeing. You will create balanced menus, cater to dietary requirements, and maintain high hygiene standards in a bustling nursery kitchen.

The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, handling purchasing and inventory, and working with inspectors to ensure compliance. A Food Hygiene Certificate and catering experience are essential.