Busy Bees Nurseries
Assistant Chef
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Assistant Chef
Assistant Chef – Busy Bees Great Yarmouth
Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll play a key role in our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children’s growth, learning, and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing early years environment while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life and have been recognised with awards for our exceptional workplace culture.
At Busy Bees, we make sure every team member feels heard, valued, and supported—creating a collaborative environment where everyone thrives.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
Join a team dedicated to fostering curiosity, confidence, and joy in young learners. You’ll:
- Contribute to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to inspire children’s learning through playful, engaging experiences.
- Benefit from strong leadership support, helping you grow in both your professional and personal development.
- Gain invaluable experience in early years catering and teamwork.
- Help make a real difference in children’s day-to-day nutrition and overall well-being.
About the Nursery (Great Yarmouth Location)
Assist our friendly, Ofsted-rated Good nursery, equipped to support 71 children in a warm, welcoming environment. Our recently refurbished setting ensures a bright, inviting atmosphere for both staff and children.
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Key benefits: ✔ Convenient location – Situated on James Paget Hospital grounds, with excellent public transport links. ✔ Free staff parking – No need to worry about commuting stresses. ✔ Thriving local community – Grow your career with support in a dynamic, nurturing setting.
Benefits – Grow With Us
Busy Bees believes in supporting and rewarding all our team members. Here’s what you gain:
Competitive Compensation & Support
- Competitive salary – Fair remuneration for your expertise.
- Ongoing professional development – Upskill and progress in your career.
- 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) – including your birthday off (our treat!).
Wellbeing & Financial Perks
- 25% childcare discount – Save on essentials while supporting little ones.
- Enhanced family leave policy with an addition return-to-work bonus.
- Menopause support through Peppy.
- Financial assistance via Salary Finance – 12 months’ pay upfront for a small monthlyfee.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & in-house Mental Health First Aiders.
- Cycle to Work scheme – Hit the road sustainably and save up to £1,500+ a year.
- Easy workplace pension access – Secure your future through Cushon.
Our Benefits & Wellbeing Platform – Hive
💼 Wellbeing Hub – Access tools and resources to support physical and mental health. 🏆 Celebrating You – Spotlight opportunities to recognise achievements and be rewarded for your contributions. 📚 Grow with Us – Dedicated training and career opportunities to help you thrive within the Busy Bees family. 🛒 Huge retailer discounts – Save money across a wide range of partners so you can make money go further.
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Key Responsibilities
You’ll support our Chef and team in meeting daily nutritional needs for children while upholding high professional standards:
- Prepare nutritious, child-friendly meals, adhering to dietary requirements.
- Assist in kitchen management, ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance.
- Manage inventory, stock levels, and ordering to minimise waste.
- Contribute to meal planning, preparation, and kitchen maintenance.
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment and equipment.
Ideal Candidate
- Natural leadership experience, especially in early years settings.
- Strong mentoring and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for inducing improvement and maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborative mindset with drive, enthusiasm, and care for young children.
If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today and join a team where every child—and every member—thrives.
Busy Bees is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to diversity in our workplace.
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