Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, youll 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.
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. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
Busy Bees Andover Picket Twenty, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 72 children and is designed with four bright, unique rooms that cater to the diverse needs of our little ones. We provide a range of resources and activities to pique children's curiosity and interests, caring for ages from 3 months to 5 years, making us an excellent choice for babies up to children preparing for school. Our nursery is located within a new housing development in Picket Twenty, Andover, with strong links to the local community, including visits from the local fire department and police department. Conveniently situated with excellent access to the A303 and A34, we are just a stone's throw away from Pilgrims Cross Primary School, reinforcing our commitment to community engagement. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring easy access during drop-offs and collections.
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 its our gift to you!
25% childcare discount
Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
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)
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. 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.
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.
Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
Experience in catering or kitchen operations. Empathy and understanding each child is unique.
If youre passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now!