Assistant Chef - Nursery Kitchen & Healthy Meals Lead

Busy Bees In Portishead; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef in Tees Valley to prepare nutritious meals for young children. You will support kitchen operations and ensure food safety while contributing to a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate has experience in early years leadership, strong mentoring skills, and a passion for quality education. Join an award-winning workplace with excellent benefits including competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Wellbeing support resources

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership within early years settings is preferred.
• 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.
• Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef in Tees Valley to prepare nutritious meals for young children. You will support kitchen operations and ensure food safety while contributing to a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate has experience in early years leadership, strong mentoring skills, and a passion for quality education. Join an award-winning workplace with excellent benefits including competitive salary and professional development opportunities.