Assistant Chef in Bishops Stortford

Do you have a passion for cooking and enjoy preparing fresh, healthy and nutritious meals? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you will play an important role in our kitchen team, helping to provide delicious, balanced meals that support the health, wellbeing and development of young children.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your enthusiasm for food into a warm and welcoming nursery environment. You will help ensure children receive nutritious meals every day while developing your catering skills and gaining valuable experience within the early years sector.

• 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.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - One of the UK's Leading Nursery Groups

Busy Bees is one of the UK's largest and most established nursery groups, with almost 400 nurseries nationwide and additional settings overseas. We are passionate about giving every child the strongest possible start in life by providing high-quality childcare, education and support.

We are equally committed to creating a positive working environment for our employees. Our workplace culture has received award recognition, and we strive to ensure every team member feels appreciated, respected and supported throughout their journey with us.

At Busy Bees, we believe in creating a supportive workplace where every employee can develop their skills and make a meaningful contribution. You will be part of a friendly team that works together to provide children with a happy, stimulating and enriching environment.

You will also become familiar with our exclusive Bee Curious curriculum, which encourages children to explore, discover and develop confidence through exciting learning experiences.

About Our Nursery - Busy Bees Bishop's Stortford St Michael's Mead

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at St Michael's Mead, Bishop's Stortford, is proud to have achieved a Good Ofsted rating and benefits from a well-established and experienced team.

Our attractive, purpose-built nursery is conveniently situated in the heart of the town and provides spacious rooms alongside large, individual outdoor gardens, giving children plenty of opportunities to learn, play and explore.

We also offer a range of fantastic benefits to our team, including free on-site parking and complimentary breakfast and lunch every day.

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time hours, or would prefer a four-day working week, we aim to accommodate your needs.

• 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!