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 play a vital role in our kitchen team, crafting healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where your contributions will directly impact the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in the early years catering sector.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and take pride in our award-winning workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every team member 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 provide fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About Our Nursery
Our beautiful Ingleby Barwick nursery boasts an Ofsted rating of Good and has a capacity of 101. We have a longstanding and dedicated team that places children at the center of everything we do. With strong links to local care homes, we are conveniently located on a bus route, offer free onsite parking, and are situated near Tesco.
Busy Bees Benefits
* 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, offering a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role 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 have experience as a Chef, Assistant Chef, Cook, or in managing a café, apply now!