Overview
Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have won awards for our workplace culture. We ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. You’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About Our Nursery
Join Busy Bees Nottingham Wollaton, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109. Our vibrant nursery fosters an engaging environment with expansive outdoor spaces for each age group. We collaborate with the local library and Wollaton Park, are conveniently located on Bromcote Lane, and offer free staff parking. Jo Jingle sessions on Mondays during term time introduce music and movement to spark imagination and enhance coordination.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off
* 25% childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
* Mentions of menopause support through Peppy
* Financial support through Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Access to workplace pension through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Key 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.
Ideal Candidate
* Ideally experience in leadership within early years settings.
* Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to drive improvements and ensure compliance.
If you have a passion for leading teams and supporting quality education, apply today!
Employment details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Education
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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