Chef

About Us: At Busy Bees, we are proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life. We’ve built a workplace culture that has earned us numerous awards, and we believe in ensuring that every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum , designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we provide fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide 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)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive , which offers a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, and our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, check out our dedicated Grow with Us area for exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

• 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.

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

If you’re passionate about food and nutrition and have experience as a Chef, Assistant Chef, Cook, or in managing a café, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our incredible journey at Busy Bees!