Chef

Chef - Busy Bees Nursery

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

We're looking for a passionate chef to provide nutritious meals for our children at Busy Bees. You'll be part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support growth and development.

About the Nursery

Business: Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries. The Milton Keynes Hospital nursery has an Ofsted rating of Good, a capacity of 96 children, separate gardens for each room, and dedicated sleep rooms for babies. Staff work closely with the local hospital and care home and offer free lunches, free parking, and easy transport links.

Environment & Culture

Our supportive environment empowers staff to create engaging, educational spaces. You will be introduced to the Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Key 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.

Ideal Candidate

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - it's our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Interested in combining culinary expertise with child nutrition? Apply now!