Assistant Chef for Early Years Nutrition & Kitchen Support

Busy Bees In Portishead; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Chippenham is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare healthy meals for children. You will support the Chef in ensuring kitchen safety and hygiene while maintaining inventory and assisting with meal prep. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in early years settings, strong mentoring skills, and a passion for quality education. Competitive salary and numerous employee benefits are offered, making this an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across a range of retailers

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Qualifications

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

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 experience

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A leading nursery group in Chippenham is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare healthy meals for children. You will support the Chef in ensuring kitchen safety and hygiene while maintaining inventory and assisting with meal prep. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in early years settings, strong mentoring skills, and a passion for quality education. Competitive salary and numerous employee benefits are offered, making this an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing environment.