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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
Busy Bees Preston
Hospital, rated "Good" by Ofsted, offers a capacity of 60 children
and is conveniently situated within the grounds of Preston
Hospital. Our dedicated staff team, with years of childcare
experience, has created a nursery environment that is clean,
modern, and welcoming, ensuring a homely atmosphere for your little
ones. The nursery is easily accessible, located just off the A6 and
close to the M6 and M55 motorways. For those using public
transport, Preston train station is just under four miles
away.
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!