Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals for Little Learners

Busy Bees; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and/c

Hive discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to 24

Menopause support through Peppy

Salary Finance support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees in Stratford Court, near Solihull, is seeking a Chef to join our nursery kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met and high food-safety standards are followed.

As a valued team member, you’ll contribute to a supportive, nurturing environment and help deliver Busy Bees’ Bee Curious curriculum through healthy, engaging meals. This full-time role is based on-site within the UK’s leading nursery group.

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 Certificate (Level 2+)

Catering experience

Empathy & understanding

Job description

Busy Bees in Stratford Court, near Solihull, is seeking a Chef to join our nursery kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met and high food-safety standards are followed.

As a valued team member, you’ll contribute to a supportive, nurturing environment and help deliver Busy Bees’ Bee Curious curriculum through healthy, engaging meals. This full-time role is based on-site within the UK’s leading nursery group.