Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Oakington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to create nutritious meals for children while enjoying a flexible schedule with no evenings or weekends. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values work-life balance, with benefits like childcare discounts and health support. If you're passionate about food and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this position 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 scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Ability to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide high-quality, nutritious meals for children.
• Follow food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Comply with company safety policies.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Cooking Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Safety Regulations Compliance

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Kitchen Assistant looking for that work-life balance?

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Westwick Hall Farm are excited to recruit a Kitchen Assistant 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 nutritional meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day.

This position is working Monday to Friday, with flexible hours per week.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Kitchen Assistant, we offer a salary of £11.53-£12.53 per hour, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 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 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 benefits platform where you can explore 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 relating to 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 always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with great colleagues, along with sector-leading 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 our work. They guide how our colleagues collaborate, treat each other, and engage with our communities. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.