Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading nursery as a Kitchen Assistant, where your culinary skills will shine! This part-time role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no evenings or weekends. You’ll prepare nutritious meals for children, ensuring adherence to food hygiene standards while enjoying a supportive environment. With generous holiday, childcare discounts, and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career. Embrace the fun and dynamic culture at Busy Bees and apply today!

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

Access to Smart Hive benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in food preparation and safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals in line with safety regulations.
• Follow food hygiene and safety policies for children and staff.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Preparation

Food Safety Regulations

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 Leamington Spa are excited to recruit a Kitchen Assistant 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, 28-32 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As a Kitchen Assistant, we offer a salary of £11.70 per hour plus additional benefits, including:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) — because everyone needs time to relax and recharge!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts — generous discounts 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, such as well-being benefits, Cycle to Work — get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, and access to Smart Hive — our benefits platform offering discounts at your favorite places!

What can a Kitchen Assistant expect at a Busy Bees Nursery?

• Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Following safe working practices for children and staff, and complying with Busy Bees' food hygiene and safety policies.
• Adhering to 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 ever-evolving. We provide fantastic on-the-job training and support in child development, backed by 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide us. We foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.