Assistant Nursery Chef

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Nursery Chef to join their vibrant team. This part-time role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no evenings or weekends required. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children while adhering to food hygiene standards. Enjoy a supportive environment with generous benefits, including holiday time and childcare discounts. If you are passionate about cooking and making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work program

Compassionate leave

Discounts at favorite places

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in cooking and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for children.
• 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

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Meridian Park Leicester are excited to recruit a 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 Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As an Assistant Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £11.53 per hour, plus the following benefits:

• 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 much more, including 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 offering discounts at your favorite 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 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 always evolving. We offer fantastic on-the-job learning opportunities, sector-leading training, and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we pride ourselves on our vibrant and supportive environment.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to our work. They guide how our colleagues treat each other, work, and engage with the communities around us. We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.