Part Time Assistant Chef

Busy Bees Childcare; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare healthy meals and support kitchen operations. The role involves maintaining food safety standards and assisting with inventory management. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in early years settings and strong mentoring skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including up to 28 days holiday, professional development opportunities, and discounts on childcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistant Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience preparing nutritious meals for children.
• Understanding of dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children.
• Support kitchen operations and ensure hygiene standards.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and assist with ordering.
• Support meal preparation and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership experience in early years settings

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery Harrogate Pannal Ash is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery

Harrogate Pannal Ash is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 86 children, located in a converted, detached house across two floors. The nursery offers three stimulating and welcoming rooms, with additional space for keyworker group activities or quiet relaxation. It is conveniently situated on the main bus route into Harrogate and just a 10-minute walk from the train station. The nursery provides free parking for families. Strong connections with local schools ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to primary education. The nursery also offers weekly extracurricular activities like football, music, and language classes, and the children regularly visit a local Residential Home for arts, crafts, and singing, which is enjoyed by all.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it's our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Key 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.

Ideal Candidate

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

If you have a passion for leading teams and supporting quality education, apply today!