Assistant Chef – Nutritious Meals, 4‑Day Week

Busy Bees In Portishead; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef for their Telford location. You will prepare nutritious meals while overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates have leadership experience and mentoring skills. The position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment, making it a rewarding employment opportunity in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

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

Strong mentoring skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef for their Telford location. You will prepare nutritious meals while overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates have leadership experience and mentoring skills. The position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment, making it a rewarding employment opportunity in early childhood education.