Chef

Role Overview: 🔥 Join the Buzz at Our NEW Kids 1st Nursery in Bishopsgarth! 🍽️🐝 

 

We’re opening a state of the art Kids 1st nursery in Bishopsgarth this summer, 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 nursery where fresh ingredients, big flavours, 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!

 

🔥 Your Chef Perks & Benefits

 

💷 Competitive salary – £13.85 per hour

🎂 Birthday off – Because chefs deserve to celebrate too!

👶 25% childcare discount – Supporting your family while you support others

🏖  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

 

 

🐝 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 Kids 1st