Relief Nursery Chef

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Flexible/Relief Nursery Chef to join their team in West London. This role offers a great work-life balance with no evenings or weekends required. As a Relief Chef, you will prepare nutritious meals for children, following an NHS-accredited meal plan. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage, 28 days of holiday, and various benefits including childcare discounts and health programs. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to food safety, this is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment focused on child development.

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

Discounts through Smart Hive platform

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience in preparing nutritious meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals adhering to hygiene standards.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Meal Preparation

Nutritional Planning

Safety Compliance

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Chef/Cook looking for that work-life balance?

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool around West London are excited to recruit new Flexible / Relief Nursery Chefs — no evenings or weekends required! As a Relief 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 on a flexible zero-hour contract.

Nurseries are located in: W4, W5, TW20, SW6, HA1, UB11, UB8, NW10, NW6, UB6, W13, E4

Benefits

As a Nursery Chef, you will earn a salary of up to £14 per hour and enjoy the following benefits:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Childcare discounts of up to 50%
• Health & Wellbeing Apps and Employee Assistance Programmes
• NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution
• Enhanced family leave

Plus, access to well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and discounts through our Smart Hive platform.

Role Expectations

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious, and freshly cooked meals and snacks, adhering to food hygiene and safety standards.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff, complying with food hygiene and safety policies.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations.
• Most importantly… have FUN!

*Applicants must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.*

About Busy Bees

A career at Busy Bees offers exciting opportunities to learn and grow, supported by sector-leading training and a focus on child development. With over 40 years of success, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and evolving environment.

Our Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide us. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities, emphasizing respect, collaboration, and community engagement.