Chef

The Hive, Loose, Kent

Chef

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The Hive, Loose, Kent

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 0a9413e947904dcd8e58683d25c83e41

Location ref: Loose, Kent

Full Job Description

Chef


Date: 2026-09-13


Location: Maidstone, Kent, GB, ME15 6


Deadline: 2026-10-13T02:00:06.317


Role Overview


Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Whitstable - We Need a Star Chef! ️ We're opening an exciting, Busy Bees nursery in Whitstable this Winter, and we're on the hunt for a talented chef to bring delicious, nutritious meals to life for our little learners!


Your Chef Perks & Benefits



  • Competitive salary - £15.35 per hour

  • Birthday off - Because chefs deserve to celebrate too!

  • Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays

  • Career progression & training - Develop your skills and grow with us

  • Menopause support & wellbeing resources - A workplace that supports YOU

  • Discounts on retail brands - Save money with Hive's exclusive perks

  • Cycle to Work scheme - Because a healthy commute makes a happy chef!

  • Pension & financial perks - Helping you plan for the future

  • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) - Prioritising your health

  • 25% childcare discount - Supporting your family while you support others


Plus, our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing platform includes:



  • Wellbeing Hub - Packed with resources for physical & mental health

  • Celebrating You - Recognising and rewarding our fantastic team

  • Grow with Us - Exciting training & development opportunities


Role Responsibilities


Your Chef Responsibilities



  • Prepare healthy, delicious meals that meet children's dietary needs

  • Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food safety & hygiene compliance

  • Manage kitchen staff & collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections

  • Create exciting, nutritious menus that keep little tummies happy

  • Maintain kitchen inventory & ensure efficient purchasing


Required Qualifications


️ Are You Our Perfect Chef?



  • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

  • Experience in catering or kitchen operations

  • Passion for creating balanced, nutritious meals for young children

  • Empathy and understanding - Every child is unique

  • If you've worked as a Chef, Assistant Chef, Cook, or Café Manager, we want to hear from you!


This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!


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Wellbeing platform includes: Wellbeing Hub - Packed with resources for physical & mental health Celebrating You - Recognising and rewarding our fantastic team Grow with Us - Exciting training & development opportunities Role Responsibilities: Your Chef Responsibilities Prepare healthy, delicious meals that meet children's dietary needs Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food safety & hygiene compliance Manage kitchen staff & collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections Create exciting, nutritious menus that keep little tummies happy Maintain kitchen inventory & ensure efficient purchasing Required Qualifications: ️ Are You Our Perfect Chef? Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) Experience in catering or kitchen operations Passion for creating balanced, nutritious meals for young children Empathy and understanding - Every child is unique If you've worked as a Chef, Assistant Chef, Cook, or Café Manager, we want to hear from you! This
is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/chef-127416381