Assistant Chef
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The Assistant Chef will work side by side with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience within a catering environment and a Level 2 qualification is desirable.

As an Assistant Chef, you will be working part time (15 hours per week- Monday- Friday 3 hours per day 11am – 2pm)

Salary - £11.70 per hour that includes a monthly travel enhancement.

Benefits:

Childcare provision with substantial childcare discounts.
Additional monthly travel enhancement
Excellent in-house training, opportunity to gain further qualifications, virtual learning and career progression opportunities.
Exclusive access to UP; Busy Bees unique early years learning programme.
Retail Discounts Scheme via an online benefits portal.
Your Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 1 year experience working within a catering environment with an excellent understanding of food hygiene standards and allergens.
Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (preferred).
Recognised catering qualification (preferred).
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Follow safe working practices for children and staff and to comply with Busy Bees food hygiene and safety policies.
Play a role in the education of our children’s development by teaching them basic cooking skills and promoting healthy eating.
Speak Up against practices that don’t support safeguarding or our Core Values.
Assist the Chef to provide high quality, nutritious and freshly prepared meals and snacks.
Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen, to meet internal audit requirements and ensure action points are addressed in a timely manner.
To liaise with regulatory bodies during their inspection visits in the absence of the Chef.
Comply with the company’s procedures relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
In the absence of the Chef, to order food supplies to meet the menu requirements whilst remaining within budget.
To report any damaged or faulty equipment to the Chef to enable this to be logged for repairs accordingly. Take action to control the any risk and ensure all relevant paperwork is completed.
To understand the food standards requirements for the management of medical conditions, in particular food allergies.
Undertake the Chef’s duties with additional support during the Chef’s absence due to holidays and sickness
We take the safeguarding and welfare of our children seriously and this extends to the safe recruitment and induction of our employees and volunteers. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary pre-employment safeguarding checks.

We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check or equivalent.

Job Type: Part-time

Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: £11.70 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave
Childcare
Company pension
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
Gym membership
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount
Wellness programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends
Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Type : Wanted
Price : £11.70 ph
Date Placed : 12/04/2023
Contact : Roxane Lovell
Phone : 02087420011
Email : chiswick.centredirector@busybees.com