Chef

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

We’re opening an exciting, two-storey Busy Bees nursery in Cricklewood this autumn, 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 110 place 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!

🚆 Excellent Transport Connections Just a 7-minute walk from Cricklewood Thameslink Station, with direct trains to Central London, Luton, and St Albans—ideal for commuters.

🚌 Well-Served by Local Bus Routes Multiple bus stops within a 3–7 minute walk, including Cricklewood Broadway and Sheldon Road, with access to routes: 16, 189, 226, 245, 260, 460, C11, plus night services N32 and N266.

📍 Easy Access from Nearby Areas

• Kilburn – Just 2 minutes by train or 6 minutes by direct bus (C11)

• Willesden – 6-minute direct bus ride via routes like 260 and 266

• Golders Green – 10-minute journey via direct buses 245 and 460

🔥 Your Chef Perks & Benefits

💷 Competitive salary – £14.27 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!

About Us 

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We’re all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

🌍 Our Charitable Commitment – Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

✨ This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees! 🎉