Assistant Chef — Lead Healthy Kids’ Meals

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Chef who is passionate about cooking for young children. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious meals, support kitchen operations, and maintain hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in early years settings, strong mentoring skills, and the ability to ensure compliance and improvements. This position offers a nurturing environment and a chance to positively impact children's wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership within early years settings is preferred.
• Strong skills in mentoring and problem-solving are essential.
• Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children.
• Support kitchen operations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory and assist with ordering.
• Aid in meal preparation and cleaning kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Food safety and hygiene standards

Job description

A leading nursery group in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Chef who is passionate about cooking for young children. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious meals, support kitchen operations, and maintain hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in early years settings, strong mentoring skills, and the ability to ensure compliance and improvements. This position offers a nurturing environment and a chance to positively impact children's wellbeing.