Chef

You'll take responsibility for preparing healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for our children, catering for allergies and dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.,

• 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.
  
  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!

Busy Bees Bedford Elstow Are you a Chef looking for a role where you can make a difference, without the late nights of traditional hospitality? We're looking for a Nursery Chef to join our team at Busy Bees Bedford Elstow, preparing fresh, nutritious meals that help fuel little minds every day.


• Daytime nursery hours - no late-night restaurant shifts
• 4-day working week option
• Free onsite parking
• 25% childcare discount
• Your birthday off - our gift to you
• Up to 28 days' holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Hive retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension and discounted Private Medical Insurance
About Bedford Elstow Our 112-place, Ofsted-rated Good nursery has fantastic natural outdoor spaces and a welcoming team. We're conveniently located just off the A6 and A421, only a two-minute walk from the Park & Ride bus stop, with free parking available for staff. Interested? If you're passionate about cooking and would like a role where you can enjoy more sociable working hours while making a real difference to children every day, we'd love to hear from you.