Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Kitchen Assistant at a leading nursery in Chelmsford. This part-time role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no evenings or weekends required. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals according to an NHS-accredited meal plan, ensuring food hygiene and safety regulations are met. Enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday, childcare discounts, and health support programs. If you are passionate about cooking and want to make a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity 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 scheme

Compassionate leave

Discounts on benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Ability to cook and provide nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals in line with food hygiene regulations.
• Follow safety 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 Chelmsford are excited to offer a Kitchen Assistant position 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 involves working either Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Thursday, for up to 16 hours per week. Hours can be tailored to individual availability, with overtime opportunities also available.

About our Benefits

As a Kitchen Assistant, we offer a salary of £11.44, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because everyone needs time to relax and recharge!
• 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 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 with discounts for your favorite places!

What can a Kitchen Assistant 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.
• Adhere to the company’s procedures regarding 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 ever-evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with great colleagues, along with top-sector 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 are central to everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.