Busy Bees
Chef
Chef at Busy Bees, based in Whitstable, Kent, paying £15.35 - £28.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £15.35 - £28.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Whitstable, Kent
- Closing date
- Sector
- Chef
About 26% above the going rate for chef
Reference 9462c255e2c8d365ee98a34bc19ed8be76b83452
About the role
🔥 Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Whitstable - We Need a Star Chef! 🍽️🐝
We’re opening an exciting, Busy Bees nursery in Whitstable 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 – £15.35 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
Role Responsibilities:🔥 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
Required Qualifications:🍽️ 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! 🎉
Reference: 9462c255e2c8d365ee98a34bc19ed8be76b83452 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Busy Bees
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