Nursery Chef

Complete Childcare Nurseries Ltd; Spallumcheen; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45-minute paid lunch break

Salary based on experience and quals

Childcare discount

Blue Light Card

EAP with Virtual GP

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Team events

Job summary

Complete Childcare Nurseries Ltd is seeking a passionate Nursery Chef to join a warm, nurturing setting. You will plan balanced meals for children, ensure dietary needs are met, and uphold hygiene and stock control within a busy kitchen.

We offer development opportunities, 45-minute lunch, childcare discounts and welfare benefits. Join a team focused on healthy meals and child wellbeing across multiple nurseries.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a chef or cook.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to plan and prepare healthy meals for children.
• Organised and reliable kitchen management.
• Positive, supportive attitude in a team.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks following nursery menus.
• Ensure meals meet dietary and allergy requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Manage food orders and stock levels efficiently.
• Work with the nursery team to make meal times positive.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen.

Skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Plan healthy meals

Kitchen management

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

Salary: £27,414.40

Hours: 40 hours

Location: Stepping Stones, Finchampstead

Salary: £27,414.40

Hours: 40 hours

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Chef to join our warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery. Our children thrive, our staff feel valued, and we pride ourselves on providing nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s health, wellbeing and development.

Your Main Role and Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children following nursery menus
• Ensure meals meet children’s dietary, allergy and all other requirements
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety in line with regulations
• Manage food orders and stock levels efficiently
• Work closely with the nursery team to ensure meal times are positive experiences for children
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working as a chef or cook
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• Ability to plan and prepare healthy meals for children
• Organised and reliable approach to kitchen management
• A positive and supportive attitude when working as part of a team
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Supportive leadership and welcoming teams
• Career development opportunities across our nurseries
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A workplace focused on exciting children about life and learning

What Else Do We Offer Our Employees?

• 45-minute paid lunch break
• Competitive Salary Based On Experience And Qualifications
• Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents
• Eligible for a Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including access to a Virtual GP service
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company events and team celebrations

Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.

Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.

A Day Nurseries.co.uk 'Top 20 Recommended Large Nursery Group' for 2020!

Complete Childcare is a group of 17 day nurseries and pre-schools providing excellent care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old throughout Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury and Banbury.

Whether you are looking for a special place for your child or looking to progress you career we would love to hear from you.