Assistant Chef - Nutritious Nursery Kitchen & Benefits

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Wynyard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Birthday off

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing nutritious meals for children in our Wynyard nursery. You will work under the Chef to maintain high hygiene standards and support dietary requirements for young learners.

You’ll be part of a nurturing environment that values development, teamwork, and the Busy Bees Bee Curious curriculum, contributing to a healthy start for every child.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in early years settings.
• Mentoring and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance with standards.

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

Mentoring

Problem solving

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team, preparing nutritious meals for children in our Wynyard nursery. You will work under the Chef to maintain high hygiene standards and support dietary requirements for young learners.

You’ll be part of a nurturing environment that values development, teamwork, and the Busy Bees Bee Curious curriculum, contributing to a healthy start for every child.