Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you an Assistant Chef looking for that work-life balance?
Our Busy Bees nursery Birmingham Longbridge is so egg-cited to rustle up a Assistant Nursery Chef on a full time, permanent basis… no evenings or weekend required! As an Assistant Chef at a Busy Bees nursery, you will follow an NHS accredited meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day!
About our Nursery
Birmingham Longbridge are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. A warm and welcoming team who are excited to welcome a new Assistant Chef, joining them in giving our children the best start in life
What Busy Bees has to offer:
As we all as a salary of up to £10.50 per hour you will also be entitled to the below:
- NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution
- Our very own Virtual Learning Academy where you can enroll on courses to enhance your career
- Childcare discounts starting from 20% off,
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!
What can an Assistnat Nursery Chef expect at a Busy Bees Nursery?
- To support in the production of 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!
Why choose Busy Bees?
A career at Busy Bee’s is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. Sure, the opportunity to work and learn on the job led by leading Practitioners in the industry is here but, combine that with best-in-sector training and support in child development, and you have all the essential ingredients to really take your career places. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bee’s is just that little bit more extraordinary.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across Busy Bees's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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