Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Salisbury York House is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare healthy meals that support children's growth and development. You will join a nurturing kitchen team and contribute to the wellbeing of children within the Busy Bees environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, dietary compliance, and collaborative work with inspection bodies in a busy early years setting. A Food Hygiene Certificate and catering experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) required.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations preferred.
• Empathy and understanding that 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

Catering/kitchen operations

Childcare empathy

Job description

Busy Bees Salisbury York House is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare healthy meals that support children's growth and development. You will join a nurturing kitchen team and contribute to the wellbeing of children within the Busy Bees environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, dietary compliance, and collaborative work with inspection bodies in a busy early years setting. A Food Hygiene Certificate and catering experience are preferred.