Assistant Chef: Nutritious Kids’ Meals & Kitchen Support

Busy Bees Nurseries

Bexleyheath

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

4 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
PD and progression
Hive discounts
Holiday entitlement
Birthday off
Childcare discount
Family leave
Peppy menopause support
Salary Finance
EAP & MH support
Cycle to Work
Pension Cushon
Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees Bexleyheath to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children and support the kitchen team in maintaining food safety and high hygiene standards. Join a leading UK nursery group with a Bee Curious curriculum and a supportive team culture that values development, mentoring, and delivering great meals for young learners.

This on-site role offers competitive pay, staff meal benefits, and opportunities for progression within a respected early years

Qualifications

  • Experience leading in 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
Problem-solving
Food safety

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees Bexleyheath to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children and support the kitchen team in maintaining food safety and high hygiene standards. Join a leading UK nursery group with a Bee Curious curriculum and a supportive team culture that values development, mentoring, and delivering great meals for young learners.

This on-site role offers competitive pay, staff meal benefits, and opportunities for progression within a respected early years

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