Chef
Quick answer
Busy Bees is hiring a Chef in Dundee to manage kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals for children in a supportive, award-winning nursery environment.
- Role
- Chef
- Organization
- Busy Bees
- Location
- Dundee, UK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Other
The role
Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team in Dundee. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for children, ensuring strict food safety and hygiene standards, and managing kitchen inventory. The successful candidate will work in a supportive, award-winning environment that emphasizes professional development and employee wellbeing. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to children's health within a established, reputable educational organization.
What you'll do
- Prepare healthy, nutritious meals catering to diverse dietary needs.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure food safety compliance.
- Manage and maintain kitchen inventory and purchasing processes.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies during health and safety inspections.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
What it takes
- Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
- Previous experience in catering or kitchen operations.
- Strong sense of empathy and understanding of child development.
- Ability to work effectively within a nursery setting.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salary, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), birthday off, 25% childcare discount, enhanced family leave, menopause support, financial support through Salary Finance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, and access to 'Hive' wellbeing and discount hub.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based at the Busy Bees nursery located in West Dundee, within the grounds of Ninewells Hospital.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Candidates are required to hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or higher and possess previous experience in catering or kitchen operations.
Is there any compensation information provided?
The specific compensation for this role is not explicitly stated in the job description.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide a specific deadline or external link; interested candidates should apply through the Busy Bees careers portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on Busy Bees's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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