Nursery Kitchen Chef – Maternity Cover (Dec 2026–Oct 2027)

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Chasetown; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive discounts

Birthday day off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals for children within our busy nursery setting.

You will contribute to the wellbeing and development of young learners while gaining valuable catering experience in the early years sector. This maternity cover runs from December 2026 to mid-October 2027 at our St Matthews nursery near Lichfield, with a supportive team and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Empathy and understanding toward children’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals meeting dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene compliance.
• Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with inspectors during inspections.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and purchasing processes.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Empathy and understanding

Food safety

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+)

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals for children within our busy nursery setting.

You will contribute to the wellbeing and development of young learners while gaining valuable catering experience in the early years sector. This maternity cover runs from December 2026 to mid-October 2027 at our St Matthews nursery near Lichfield, with a supportive team and opportunities for development.