Nursery Chef: Lead Healthy Meals & Kitchen Ops

Busy Bees; Reigate; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year (incl.

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to go

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance support

Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension through Cushon

Private Medical Insurance discounts

Job summary

Busy Bees in the UK is seeking a Chef to join our nursery kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. You will work in a nurturing environment and contribute to wellbeing while gaining experience in catering within the early years sector.

We offer a supportive, developmental setting with a Bee Curious curriculum and community involvement through BBC Children in Need.

Qualifications

• Must hold 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 and understanding

Job description

Busy Bees in the UK is seeking a Chef to join our nursery kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. You will work in a nurturing environment and contribute to wellbeing while gaining experience in catering within the early years sector.

We offer a supportive, developmental setting with a Bee Curious curriculum and community involvement through BBC Children in Need.