Nursery Kitchen Assistant Chef — Nutritious, Kid-Focused

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Dorking is seeking an Assistant Chef who will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals that support children's growth. This role includes overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining food safety standards, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in early years settings and strong mentoring skills. Join a nurturing team dedicated to children's wellbeing and development while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support via Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

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 standards.
• Ensure kitchen inventory is well-maintained and assist with ordering and stock management.
• Support meal preparation and assist in cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A leading nursery group in Dorking is seeking an Assistant Chef who will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals that support children's growth. This role includes overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining food safety standards, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in early years settings and strong mentoring skills. Join a nurturing team dedicated to children's wellbeing and development while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.