Chef

The Chef position centres on overseeing kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. It would suit someone who can bring warm, reliable, and clear in communication to the role.

How the role is set up

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. As a Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development.

Where someone would start

Overseeing kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance. Managing kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections. Maintaining kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing.

What helps someone build confidence

Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

What is expected

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

Job details

• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers.
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.