Assistant Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a part-time Assistant Nursery Chef. In this role, you will prepare nutritious meals for children according to an NHS-accredited meal plan, working 25 hours a week, with no evenings or weekends. This position offers 28 days of holiday, childcare discounts, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Ability to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide nutritious and freshly prepared meals.
• Follow food hygiene and safety policies.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

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12.08.2025

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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, is excited to recruit an 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 is working Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As an Assistant Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £, 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 benefits platform where you can explore discounts for many 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 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 great colleagues, along with top-tier training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide us. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.