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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK 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 Busy Bees Haywards Heath, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 120 children and is part of an expanding and well-respected UK portfolio. Our nursery combines safe and secure facilities with well-trained and qualified staff, along with effective learning programs and play equipment designed to develop children's communication and creative skills. Housed in a beautifully converted Grade II listed building, we offer 72 places, making a significant contribution to the local community. To support early childhood education, Busy Bees partners with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving from nursery to school, fostering a sense of continuity in their educational journey. Additionally, we provide free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 25% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • 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., • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)., • Experience in catering or kitchen operations.

Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lasting business results. With the ethos Chefs not machines, quality and innovation are at the heart of what they do.

Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lasting business results.

Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lasting business results. With the ethos Chefs not machines, quality and innovation are at the heart of what they do.

Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lasting business results.

Proven experience as a Senior Chef or Development Chef, ideally within the defence or contract catering sector. ISS Food Services is seeking a talented and forward-thinking Development Chef to drive culinary innovation and excellence across our operations. As Development Chef, you will be instrument

Are you a creative chef with a passion for innovation? We're looking for an NPD Development Chef to join a growing food business supplying casual dining, pub group, QSR and B2B manufacturing sectors. This is a hands‑on role, working in the development kitchen, supporting client presentations and c