Assistant Chef: Lead Nutritious Meals in Nursery Kitchen

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive discounts

28 days holiday

Birthday leave

Childcare discount

Family leave bonus

Menopause support

Salary Finance

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Swindon is looking for an Assistant Chef to join our friendly kitchen team.

You will prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals for children and support daily kitchen operations in our busy nursery setting. You will assist with food safety, portion control, stock management, and cleaning duties, while contributing to a nurturing environment that supports children’s growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Prepare healthy meals meeting dietary requirements for children.
• Support kitchen operations and maintain food safety standards.
• Maintain inventory and assist with stock management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet 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 the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership in early years

Mentoring

Problem solving

Compliance awareness

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Swindon is looking for an Assistant Chef to join our friendly kitchen team.

You will prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals for children and support daily kitchen operations in our busy nursery setting. You will assist with food safety, portion control, stock management, and cleaning duties, while contributing to a nurturing environment that supports children’s growth and wellbeing.