Assistant Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is hiring an Assistant Nursery Chef in Burton upon Trent. This part-time role offers 25 hours a week, with no evenings or weekends required, where you will prepare nutritious meals for children following an accredited meal plan. Enjoy benefits like 28 days holiday, childcare discounts, and wellness perks.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Access to benefits platform 'Smart Hive'

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in cooking and food preparation.
• Understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Comply with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices and COSHH regulations.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Cooking

Food Safety Regulations

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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Job Summary

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Burton, are excited to offer a Assistant Nursery Chef position 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 works Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As an Assistant Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £, plus:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts up to 50%
• Health & Wellbeing Apps and Employee Assistance Program
• NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution
• Enhanced family leave

Additional benefits include well-being perks, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive.

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, following food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff and comply with food hygiene policies.
• Comply with COSHH regulations.
• And most importantly… have FUN!

*Applicants must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and ever-evolving. We offer excellent on-the-job training and support in child development, backed by 40 years of success.

About the Culture

Our purpose and values guide us. We promote an inclusive culture that welcomes applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.