Nursery Kitchen Chef - Nutritious Meals for Kids

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits

28 days holiday including BH

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & mental health support

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Inverness is recruiting a Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development in a nurturing nursery. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety and hygiene, manage staff, and collaborate with inspectors, while benefiting from Busy Bees' supportive culture and extensive employee benefits.

If you are passionate about nutrition and working with young children, this role offers valuable experience in the early years sector and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Catering experience

Empathy for children

Job description

Busy Bees Inverness is recruiting a Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development in a nurturing nursery. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety and hygiene, manage staff, and collaborate with inspectors, while benefiting from Busy Bees' supportive culture and extensive employee benefits.

If you are passionate about nutrition and working with young children, this role offers valuable experience in the early years sector and