Assistant Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Assistant Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children. The role offers flexible working hours, with no evening or weekend shifts required. You'll follow an NHS accredited meal plan while ensuring food hygiene and compliance with safety regulations. Enjoy benefits like 28 days holiday, childcare discounts, and a comprehensive well-being program. Join us for an exciting opportunity to contribute to child development in a friendly environment.

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

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Safety regulations compliance

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Holmes Chapel , are soegg-cited to rustle up a Assistant Nursery Chef on a part time basis… no evenings or weekend required! As a Chef at a 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, 15-16 hours per week (various shift patterns available over the week including; 4 hours over 4 day or 3 hours over 5 days).

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year (inc 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 which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

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 fantastic 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 across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.