Assistant Chef, Nursery Kitchen - Nutritious Meals for Kids

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Salisbury is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals for children and supporting growth and development through nutritious menus. This role offers the chance to work in a nurturing early years environment and gain valuable catering experience.

You will assist the Chef, maintain food safety standards, manage stock, and contribute to our Bee Curious curriculum by modelling healthy eating. We promote flexible development and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years catering is a plus.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements for children.
• Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills are desirable.

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.

Job description

Busy Bees Salisbury is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals for children and supporting growth and development through nutritious menus. This role offers the chance to work in a nurturing early years environment and gain valuable catering experience.

You will assist the Chef, maintain food safety standards, manage stock, and contribute to our Bee Curious curriculum by modelling healthy eating. We promote flexible development and staff benefits.