Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees –Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Areyou passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals foryoung children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of ourkitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children’sgrowth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work ina nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeingof children while gaining valuable experience in catering withinthe early years sector.
About Us Busy Bees is the UK’sleading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK andmore overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the beststart in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplaceculture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our teamfeels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees? We offera 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, designedto foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our CharitableCommitment Through our partnership with BBCChildren in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for communityinvolvement and fundraising to support children’slives.
About ourNursery Busy Bees Westminster,rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 64 children aged 3 months to 5years and provides a nurturing environment for them to flourish infour dedicated rooms, each thoughtfully designed to cater to theunique needs of different age groups. Our approach ensures thatparents can have peace of mind, knowing their child will receivecomprehensive support at every stage of development, with a widearray of daily opportunities tailored to foster growth. Whetherit’s taking their first steps or preparing for key milestones likelearning to write their name, our highly qualified team isdedicated to offering every child the best possible start in life.Conveniently located in central London on Horseferry Road, ournursery boasts excellent public transport links, including a busstop outside on Marsham Street (stop NS), serving routes 786, 788,789, and 3. St James Park Underground Station is just an 8-minutewalk away, and Victoria Station is a 15-minute walk from thenursery, providing various transportation options. We also offercomplimentary lunches for our children. The fun continues outdoors,where children can develop their physical and social skills whileplaying alongside their friends in various environments, such asthe mud kitchen or the sand pit. We have also introduced flowerplanting activities, helping children understand how new thingsgrow and the cycle oflife!
Busy BeesBenefits
- Competitivesalary
- Ongoing professional development andcareer progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits andwellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range ofretailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year(including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off –it’s our gift to you!
- 25% childcarediscount
- Enhanced family leave and return towork bonus
- Menopause support throughPeppy
- Financial support through SalaryFinance
- Employee Assistance Programme andMental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Workscheme
- Easy access to your workplace pensionthrough Cushon
- Discounted Private MedicalInsurance (PMI)
But wait, there’smore! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeingplatform, Hive – offering huge array huge of retail discountshelping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hubfeaturing resources to support your physical and mental health. ACelebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and rewardour valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us areasharing the exciting development opportunities and trainingdesigned to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
KeyResponsibilities
- Preparehealthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs.
- Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety andhygiene compliance.
- Manage kitchen staff andcollaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.
- Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently managepurchasing.
Required Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate:
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
- Experience in catering or kitchen operations.
- Empathy and understanding – each child isunique.
If you’re passionate aboutfood and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, anAssistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe applynow!
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