Kitchen Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; Oakington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery seeks a Kitchen Assistant to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children, adhering to food hygiene standards. The position offers flexible hours, no evening or weekend work, and attractive benefits including holiday, childcare discounts, and well-being support.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts up to 50%

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Well-being programs

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable.
• Must adhere to food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious, and freshly cooked meals and snacks.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Preparation

Food Safety

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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Kitchen Assistant - Busy Bees Day Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Westwick Hall Farm is excited to offer a Kitchen Assistant position, available on a full-time or 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.

This role is based on a Monday to Friday schedule with flexible hours.

Our Benefits

As a Nursery Kitchen Assistant, you will earn a salary of £11.53-£12.53 per hour, plus:

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

Additional benefits include well-being programs, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive, with discounts at various retailers.

Role Expectations

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious, and freshly cooked meals and snacks, adhering to food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff, complying with food hygiene policies.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations.
• Most importantly, have FUN!

*Applicants must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.*

About Busy Bees

A career with Busy Bees is dynamic and full of opportunities. We provide excellent on-the-job training and support in child development, backed by over 40 years of success.

Our Culture

Our purpose and values guide us. We foster an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.