Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals & Child Growth Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and…

Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to 1

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team in the UK, preparing healthy meals for young children and supporting their growth.

You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety and hygiene, manage staff, and maintain inventory while collaborating with inspectors and regulators to uphold high standards. The role offers opportunities for development within the early years sector and access to a supportive benefits platform.

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 Cert

Catering Experience

Empathy

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team in the UK, preparing healthy meals for young children and supporting their growth.

You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety and hygiene, manage staff, and maintain inventory while collaborating with inspectors and regulators to uphold high standards. The role offers opportunities for development within the early years sector and access to a supportive benefits platform.