Chef

🔥 Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Shoeburyness and We Need a Star Chef! 🍽️🐝

We're opening an exciting, Busy Bees nursery in Shoeburyness 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 - £14.35 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

🔥 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.