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Role Overview: Busy Bees Bedford Elstow £14.85 Hourly Busy Bees Bedford Elstow Are you a Chef looking for a role where you can make a difference, without the late nights of traditional hospitality? Were looking for a Nursery Chef to join our team at Busy Bees Bedford Elstow, preparing fresh, nutritious meals that help fuel little minds every day. About the role Youll take responsibility for preparing healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for our children, catering for allergies and dietary requirements and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Why join Busy Bees? • Daytime nursery hours no late-night restaurant shifts, • 4-day working week option, • Free onsite parking, • 25% childcare discount, • Your birthday off our gift to you, • Up to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays, • Hive retail discounts and wellbeing support, • Ongoing training and development, • Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Workplace pension and discounted Private Medical InsuranceAbout Bedford Elstow Our 112-place, Ofsted-rated Good nursery has fantastic natural outdoor spaces and a welcoming team. Were conveniently located just off the A6 and A421, only a two-minute walk from the Park & Ride bus stop, with free parking available for staff. Interested? If youre passionate about cooking and would like a role where you can enjoy more sociable working hours while making a real difference to children every day, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Busy Bees Bedford Elstow. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities • 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., • Maintain kitchen inventory and efficiently manage purchasing. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)., • Experience in catering or kitchen operations., • Empathy and understanding each child is unique. If youre passionate about food and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, an Assistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe apply now! JBRP1_UKTJ