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Chef

Norwood, United KingdomPosted Oct 16, 2026

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🔥 Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Norwood and We Need a Star Chef! 🍽️🐝 We’re opening an exciting, Busy Bees nursery in Norwood this Winter, and we’re on the hunt for a talented chef to bring delicious, nutritious meals to life for our little learners! This is more than just a kitchen—it’s your chance to help shape the food culture in a brand-new nursery where fresh ingredients, big flavors, and happy children come together!

If you love cooking wholesome, nutritious food , have a passion for early years nutrition , and want to be part of something exciting, we want to hear from you! 🔥 Your Chef Perks & Benefits 💷 Competitive salary – £15.85 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 🔥 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 🍽️ 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! 🎉 🔥 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 🍽️ 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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