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Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are
you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for
young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our
kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support childrens
growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in
a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing
of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within
the early years sector.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UKs
leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and
more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best
start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace
culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team
feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
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.
Our Charitable
Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC
Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community
involvement and fundraising to support childrens
lives.
About our
Nursery
Basingstoke Hatch Warren,
rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and is set
across two converted barns in a quiet cul-de-sac. One building is
dedicated to under 2s, while the other caters to 2-3s and 3-5s.
Located in an affluent area of Basingstoke, we have strong
connections with three good infant schools within walking distance.
The nursery is conveniently situated near the M3, with bus stops
just a five-minute walk away, although accessing certain routes may
require two buses. We offer free parking, a complimentary lunch for
staff, and a staff room stocked with teas, coffees, and snacks,
creating a supportive environment for our
team.
Busy Bees
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)
But wait, there’s
more! Youll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing
platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts
helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub
featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A
Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward
our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area
sharing the exciting development opportunities and training
designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
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.
Required Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate:
*
* 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 maybe you have experience as Chef, an
Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply
now!