Nursery Kitchen Assistant: Healthy Meals & Flexible Shifts

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Harlow; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive discounts

Birthday off

28 days holiday

Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the kitchen team at our Harlow nursery. You will prepare healthy meals that support children's growth, follow dietary requirements, and help maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

This role offers valuable experience in catering within the early years sector, opportunities for professional development, and a nurturing environment where teamwork and child wellbeing come first.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in early years settings.
• Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals meeting children's dietary needs.
• Assist the Chef in kitchen operations and hygiene.
• Manage inventory and stock with ordering support.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Food safety

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the kitchen team at our Harlow nursery. You will prepare healthy meals that support children's growth, follow dietary requirements, and help maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

This role offers valuable experience in catering within the early years sector, opportunities for professional development, and a nurturing environment where teamwork and child wellbeing come first.