Assistant Chef
Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you passionate about assisting the chef to provide nutritious meals for young children? As a Kitchen Assistant at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, supporting the chef in the day to day running of the kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Overseeing the running of the kitchen in the chefs absence.
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 are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, 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. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique 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 fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees in Glasgow Lenzie, is a brand-new, state-of-the-art nursery! This newly built, two-storey nursery has five age specific rooms that are well equipped for children aged from 3 months to 5 years old. With 90 available spaces, Busy Bees Lenzie offers a bright and airy space for children to grow and learn.Our wonderful team of passionate qualified early years educators support children throughout their developmental journey, giving them the best start in life!
Busy Bees Benefits- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
- 25% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Overseeing the running of the kitchen in the chefs absence.
Required Qualifications:
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!