Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits platform

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Family leave and return to work bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension through Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team, creating healthy meals for children and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. You will work on nutritious menus aligned with dietary needs and collaborate with staff to support the wellbeing of young learners.

As part of Busy Bees, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform and opportunities for professional growth within the UK's leading nursery group.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) required.
• 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

Catering experience

Food safety

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team, creating healthy meals for children and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. You will work on nutritious menus aligned with dietary needs and collaborate with staff to support the wellbeing of young learners.

As part of Busy Bees, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform and opportunities for professional growth within the UK's leading nursery group.