Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leadership

Busy Bees Nurseries; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits

Holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare healthy meals that support growth and meet dietary needs, while ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance within our early years setting.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. A Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+ and catering/kitchen experience are essential, along with empathy for each child\'s unique needs.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene certificate level 2 or higher.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Empathy and understanding of each child\'s needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals meeting 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 manage purchasing efficiently.
• Support and mentor team to deliver quality meals and service.

Skills

Catering experience

Empathy

Team management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+

Job description

Busy Bees in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare healthy meals that support growth and meet dietary needs, while ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance within our early years setting.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. A Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+ and catering/kitchen experience are essential, along with empathy for each child\'s unique needs.