Assistant Chef — Nutritious Kids' Meals & Kitchen Support

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Wantage; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team in Wantage, Oxfordshire. You will prepare healthy meals supporting children’s growth and development, while assisting in daily kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of hygiene.

The role emphasises leadership within early years settings, mentoring, and a proactive approach to improvements and compliance within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children with dietary needs.
• Assist in supervising kitchen operations with a focus on food safety and hygiene.
• Support inventory, ordering and stock management as required.

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 in EYs settings

Mentoring

Problem solving

Compliance

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team in Wantage, Oxfordshire. You will prepare healthy meals supporting children’s growth and development, while assisting in daily kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of hygiene.

The role emphasises leadership within early years settings, mentoring, and a proactive approach to improvements and compliance within a nurturing environment.