Assistant Nursery Chef

Busy Bees Nurseries; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in South Oxfordshire is seeking a part-time Nursery Assistant Chef. You'll prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring food hygiene standards. This role offers a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, and additional perks like childcare discounts. No evenings or weekends are required, making it an ideal opportunity for a balanced work-life.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• You must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations is essential.
• Experience in catering or food preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks.
• Adhere to food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff.

Skills

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Food hygiene and safety regulations knowledge

Safe working practices

Job description

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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 Oxford Ladygrove are excited to recruit a Nursery Assistant Chef on a part-time basis—no evenings or weekends required! As a Chef at Busy Bees, you will follow an NHS-accredited seasonal nutritional meal plan for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day.

This position is Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As an Assistant Nursery Chef, we offer a competitive salary and additional benefits such as:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) — because everyone needs time to relax!
• Your Birthday off — on us!
• Childcare Discounts — up to 50% off
• Health & Wellbeing Apps — including Employee Assistance Program, Peppy, and Mental Health support
• NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution
• Enhanced family leave

Plus well-being benefits, Cycle to work schemes, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive, with discounts at many popular places.

What to Expect as an Assistant Nursery Chef

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious, and freshly made meals and snacks, adhering to food hygiene and safety regulations
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff, complying with Busy Bees food hygiene policies
• Adhere to COSHH procedures
• And most importantly… have FUN!

*To apply, 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 excellent on-the-job training and support in child development, backed by 40 years of success.

Our Culture

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