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 created a workplace culture that has earned us numerous awards, ensuring that every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

We believe in empowering our team to create engaging and educational spaces where children can truly thrive. As part of our family, 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 offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising, making a positive impact on children's lives.

• Competitive Salary
• Ongoing Professional Development: Career progression opportunities to help you grow.
• Hive Benefits and Wellbeing Hub: Enjoy discounts across a wide range of retailers.
• Generous Holiday: Up to 28 days off per year, including bank holidays.
• Your Birthday Off: It’s our special gift to you!
• Childcare Discount: 25% off for your little ones.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Plus a return to work bonus.
• Menopause Support: Through Peppy.
• Financial Support: Via Salary Finance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Pension Access: Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon.
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Because your health matters.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive , which offers a vast 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 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 – recognizing that 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!

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Busy Bees and help shape the future of our children!