Assistant Nursery Chef

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Kitchen Assistant at a leading nursery. This part-time role offers flexible hours without evenings or weekends, allowing you to focus on creating nutritious meals for children. With a commitment to safety and fun, you will play a vital role in the daily operations of the nursery. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage, generous holiday, and a range of well-being benefits. If you have a passion for food and child development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in young lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.

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 (training offered).
• Experience in cooking and food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Cooking Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Belper, Derbyshire is excited to rustle up a Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis… no evenings or weekends required! We follow an NHS-accredited nutritional meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day!

This position is working on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 15 hours per week, or Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As a Kitchen Assistant, we offer a salary of £11.53 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, 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 benefits platform where you can explore discounts for some of your favorite places!

What can a Kitchen Assistant 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 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).
• Most importantly… have FUN!

You will be required to hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (training offered).

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 great individuals, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is extraordinary, reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

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