Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary

Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Chef / Cook looking for that work-life balance?

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Chelmsford , are soegg-cited to rustle up a Kitchen Assistant on a part time basis… no evenings or weekend required! As a Chef at a Busy Bees, you will follow an NHS accredited nutritional meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day!

This position is working either Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Thursday, for up to 16 hours per week. Hours can be tailored to suit individual availability, with overtime opportunities also available.

As an Kitchen Assistant, we offer a salary of £11.44 ,plus you will also be entitled to :

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave .

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

• To cook and provide high quality, nutritious and freshly prepared meals, and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff and to comply with Busy Bees food hygiene and safety policies.
• Comply with the company’s procedures relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• And most of all…have FUN!
• To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with fantastic individuals, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.