Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees –Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Areyou passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals foryoung children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a keypart of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that supportchildren's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunityto work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to thewellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in cateringwithin the early years sector.
About Us Busy Bees is the UK'sleading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK andmore overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the beststart in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplaceculture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our teamfeels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees? We offera supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging,educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team,you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designedto foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our CharitableCommitment Through our partnership with BBCChildren in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for communityinvolvement and fundraising to support children'slives.
About ourNursery Busy Bees Day Nursery atBristol Barrs Court, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 116children aged 0.2 to 5.11 years and is part of the well-regardedBusy Bees chain. Located at Stoneleigh Drive, Barrs Court, Oldland,South West BS30 7EJ, our nursery is ideally situated in SouthGloucestershire, near Bristol, making it convenient for families inthe surrounding regions. The nursery benefits from its suburbansetting, providing easy access to nearby residential communities,which is perfect for parents commuting to and from work. We alsooffer complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturingand supportive environment for their growth anddevelopment.
BusyBees Benefits
* Competitivesalary
* Ongoing professional development andcareer progression
* Our 'Hive' benefits andwellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (includingbank holidays)
* Your birthday off – it's ourgift to you!
* 25% childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave and return to workbonus
* Menopause support through Peppy
* Financial support through Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme and MentalHealth First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Easy access to your workplace pension throughCushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance(PMI)
But wait, there's more!You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits andWellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge ofretail discounts helping your money to go further, along with aWellbeing Hub featuring resources to supportyour physical and mental health. A CelebratingYou section showcasing the ways we recognise and rewardour valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Usarea sharing the exciting development opportunities andtraining designed to support you to thrive and grow at BusyBees.
Role Responsibilities:
KeyResponsibilities:
* Preparehealthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements forchildren.
* Support the Chef in overseeingkitchen operations and maintaining food safety and hygienestandards.
* Ensure kitchen inventory iswell-maintained and assist with ordering and stockmanagement.
* Support meal preparation andassist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchenequipment.
Required Qualifications: IdealCandidate
* Ideally experience in leadership withinearly years settings.
* Strong mentoring and problem-solvingskills.
* Ability to driveimprovements and ensure compliance.
If you have a passion for leading teams andsupporting quality education, apply today!