Assistant Chef — Nursery Kitchen: Healthy Kids Meals

Busy Bees In Portishead; Matlock; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday incl bank hols

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Busy Bees Matlock is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our caring kitchen team. You will help prepare healthy meals for children, support the head chef, and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained in a welcoming nursery setting.

You will work under the Chef, helping to manage the kitchen, adapt to dietary requirements, and contribute to a positive mealtime experience for every child. This role offers an opportunity to grow your catering skills in the early years sector.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in early years settings.
• Ability to adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children.
• Support the Chef in kitchen operations.
• Maintain stock and assist with ordering and inventory.
• Ensure high hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Busy Bees Matlock is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our caring kitchen team. You will help prepare healthy meals for children, support the head chef, and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained in a welcoming nursery setting.

You will work under the Chef, helping to manage the kitchen, adapt to dietary requirements, and contribute to a positive mealtime experience for every child. This role offers an opportunity to grow your catering skills in the early years sector.