Chef

Job Description Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UKnAre 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.nAbout 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.nWhy 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, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.nOur 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 Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Chelmsford Springfield, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 154 children. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment that values collaboration and growth among our staff. Our nursery is easily accessible, with a bus service linking the city center just a two-minute walk from the nearest stop, and a 15-minute walk from Chelmsford city center. Located on a main road, we offer ample free parking on-site for our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and vibrant community.Busy Bees BenefitsnnCompetitive salarynOngoing professional development and career progressionnOur Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersnUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)nYour birthday off its our gift to you!n25% childcare discountnEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusnMenopause support through PeppynFinancial support through Salary FinancenEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersnCycle to Work schemenEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonnDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)nnnBut wait, theres 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.Key ResponsibilitiesnnPrepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs.nOversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance.nManage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections.nMaintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing.nIdeal Candidate:nnFood Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).nExperience in catering or kitchen operations.nEmpathy and understanding each child is unique.nnIf youre passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now!

Created: 2026-02-20