Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees –
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 children's
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 UK's
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 children's
lives.About our
Nursery Bristol Portishead, rated
Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 91 children and features a
longstanding team passionate about providing the best care and
start to life for young learners. Our dedicated staff create
exciting and challenging activities while staying current with
training and curriculum updates. We also maintain a partnership
with a local baby bank to collect donations for families in need.
Conveniently located on a main road, we are accessible via local
bus routes and near several schools and shops, with free parking
available for
staff.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! You'll 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!