Assistant Chef: Healthy Kids’ Meals & Kitchen Support

Busy Bees Nurseries; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and retailer discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to be

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension via Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Coventry Allesley Green is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare healthy, child-friendly meals and support the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, age-appropriate menus daily. You will work in a nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, benefiting from ongoing professional development, a range of employee benefits, and flexible working options where possible.

Be part of a collaborative team that values wellbeing, safety, and quality meals aligned to

Qualifications

• Experience leading in early years settings.
• Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high food-safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals meeting dietary requirements for children.
• Support the Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management.
• Support meal preparation and assist in cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership in EY settings

Mentoring

Problem solving

Food safety & hygiene

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries in Coventry Allesley Green is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare healthy, child-friendly meals and support the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, age-appropriate menus daily. You will work in a nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, benefiting from ongoing professional development, a range of employee benefits, and flexible working options where possible.

Be part of a collaborative team that values wellbeing, safety, and quality meals aligned to