Nursery Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Chef looking for that work-life balance?
Our brand new Busy Bees nursery in Lichfield, Staffordshire, is so egg-cited to rustle up a Nursery Chef on a full time, permanent basis… no evenings or weekend required! As a Chef at a Busy Bees nursery, you will follow an NHS accredited meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day!
This position is working Monday to Friday, 40hrs per week.
What Busy Bees has to offer:
As we all as a generous salary you will also be entitled to the below:
- 28 days holiday per year – because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
- NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution
- Our very own Virtual Learning Academy where you can enroll on courses to enhance your career
- Childcare discounts starting from 20% off,
And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!
What can a nursery Chef expect at a Busy Bees Nursery?
- To provide high quality, nutritious and freshly prepared meals and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations
- Follow safe working practices for children and staff and to comply with Busy Bees food hygiene and safety policies
- Comply with the company’s procedures relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- And most of all…have FUN!
What makes our Lichfield Nursery unique?
Well apart from being shiny and new, Busy Bees Lichfield celebrates their opening on our 40th Anniversary making it extra special! Our purpose-built nursery holds 110 children across all age groups; babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, this is a truly exceptional nursery with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and a highly experienced, friendly, childcare team ready to welcome you and give your child the best start in life.
Perfectly located in the heart of many new housing developments, the nursery will provide day care opportunities for families living in and around Lichfield, Stonnall, Shenstone, Whittington and is just three miles away from our popular
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Chef roles across Busy Bees's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,404 - £23,517 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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