Job Description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

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  Bridgend, rated Good by Ofsted and with a capacity of 108, offers a supportive and welcoming environment dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for all children. Our long-standing staff demonstrates commitment and care, enhancing our strong community ties. We collaborate with local schools, including Bryntirion and Maes Yr Haul, support a local homeless project, and maintain connections with the local Guide Dogs for the Blind representative. Conveniently situated between Cardiff and Swansea, we benefit from excellent links to the M4 and easy access to Bridgend town center and station, with free parking available for staff.

Busy Bees Benefits

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• Competitive salary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs.

Ideal Candidate:

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• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).

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!