Assistant Nursery Chef

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Nursery Chef, where you will create delicious, nutritious meals for children in a fun and supportive environment. This part-time role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no evenings or weekends required. Enjoy generous benefits including holiday pay, childcare discounts, and health support. Embrace a culture that values inclusivity and personal growth while making a positive impact on children's lives. If you are passionate about cooking and child nutrition, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Follow food hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Preparation

Nutritional Knowledge

Food Safety Regulations

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

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Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Chef/Cook looking for that work-life balance?

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Ashford Trinity Road are so egg-cited to rustle up a Assistant Nursery Chef on a part-time basis… no evenings or weekends required! As a Chef at Busy Bees, you will follow an NHS-accredited nutritional meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day!

This position involves working 16 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As an Assistant Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £9 per hour, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more, such as well-being benefits, Cycle to Work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform where you can explore discounts for some of your favorite places!

What can an Assistant Nursery Chef expect at a Busy Bees Nursery?

• To cook and provide high-quality, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff and to comply with Busy Bees food hygiene and safety policies.
• Comply with the company’s procedures relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with excellent individuals, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.