Nursery Kitchen Assistant Chef — Growth & Impact

Busy Bees Nurseries; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Cycle to Work

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Macclesfield is seeking an Assistant Chef to join its friendly kitchen team. You will prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children, support the Chef in daily operations, and ensure meals meet dietary requirements in a warm, nurturing setting.

Working at Busy Bees offers a structured environment with opportunities to develop cooking skills, food safety knowledge, and career progression within the UK's leading nursery group.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead in a kitchen environment.
• Mentor junior staff and support colleagues.
• Problem-solve to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements for children.
• Support the Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management.
• Support meal preparation and assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Compliance

Job description

Busy Bees Macclesfield is seeking an Assistant Chef to join its friendly kitchen team. You will prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children, support the Chef in daily operations, and ensure meals meet dietary requirements in a warm, nurturing setting.

Working at Busy Bees offers a structured environment with opportunities to develop cooking skills, food safety knowledge, and career progression within the UK's leading nursery group.