Assistant Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; Darlington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A nursery in Darlington is looking for a Part Time Assistant Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children. The role involves following safety standards, food hygiene practices, and enhancing the children's dining experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 11am to 4.30pm, with no evenings or weekends required. This is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave with numerous employee benefits including generous holiday allowance and childcare discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in a kitchen setting preferred.
• Ability to follow dietary guidelines and customize meals.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide nutritious meals and snacks for children.
• Adhere to food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Comply with company procedures regarding health and safety.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Culinary Skills

Safety Compliance

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 & Pre-school Darlington DL3 9EX are excited to offer a Part Time Assistant Nursery Chef position… no evenings or weekends required! As a Chef at Busy Bees, you will follow an NHS-accredited nutritional meal plan (seasonally changing) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day.

This position is Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, from 11am to 4.30pm.

It is a fixed-term contract until May, covering maternity leave.

About our Benefits

As an Assistant Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £14,000, plus you will be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because everyone needs time to relax!
• 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 much more, including well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to Smart Hive, our benefits platform offering discounts at various 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, adhering to food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff, complying with Busy Bees' food hygiene and safety policies.
• Comply with the company’s procedures related to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• Most importantly… 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 constantly evolving. We offer fantastic on-the-job training and support in child development, backed by over 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide everything we do. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.