Nursery Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals for Little Learners

Busy Bees Nurseries; Cheswick Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Hive benefits platform

Wellbeing hub access

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in the UK is seeking a hands-on Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering nutritious meals for young children in a safe, friendly environment. You will support meal planning, food prep and hygiene compliance in our busy nursery setting.

You will collaborate with staff, manage basic kitchen operations and help ensure meals meet individual dietary needs while supporting the Busy Bees Bee Curious curriculum and our commitment to children's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above required.
• Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
• Empathy and understanding of each child's needs.

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

Empathy

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries in the UK is seeking a hands-on Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering nutritious meals for young children in a safe, friendly environment. You will support meal planning, food prep and hygiene compliance in our busy nursery setting.

You will collaborate with staff, manage basic kitchen operations and help ensure meals meet individual dietary needs while supporting the Busy Bees Bee Curious curriculum and our commitment to children's wellbeing.