Assistant Chef: Nursery Kitchen for Healthy Kids

Busy Bees; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Discounts platform (Hive)

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Salary Finance support

Mental health support

Pension access

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team at our UK nurseries. You will contribute to nutritious meals supporting children's growth and development in a nurturing environment, alongside gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector.

The role emphasizes leadership potential, collaboration with the Chef, and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. A supportive, development-focused setting with a strong charity and wellbeing culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading within early years settings.
• Strong mentoring and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children with dietary needs.
• Support Chef in kitchen operations and food hygiene standards.
• Maintain inventory and assist with stock management and ordering.
• Assist with meal prep and kitchen equipment cleaning/maintenance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Improvement drive

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team at our UK nurseries. You will contribute to nutritious meals supporting children's growth and development in a nurturing environment, alongside gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector.

The role emphasizes leadership potential, collaboration with the Chef, and ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. A supportive, development-focused setting with a strong charity and wellbeing culture.