Assistant Chef: Nutritious Kids' Meals & Growth

Busy Bees Childcare; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Assistant Chef in Gillingham to prepare nutritious meals for young children. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates should have experience in early years settings and possess strong mentoring skills. This position offers a supportive work environment with substantial employee benefits, including competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Menopause support

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Ideally experience in leadership within early years settings.
• Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance.

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 experience

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Assistant Chef in Gillingham to prepare nutritious meals for young children. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates should have experience in early years settings and possess strong mentoring skills. This position offers a supportive work environment with substantial employee benefits, including competitive salary and professional development opportunities.