Bank Chef

MP Training and Recruitment; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Chef to create healthy, age-appropriate meals for children while managing dietary needs. The role emphasizes collaboration, nutrition education, and inclusive practices within a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to a positive workplace culture, this position is ideal for passionate culinary professionals.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development program access

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cooking role.
• Knowledge of managing different dietary requirements.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for children.
• Ensure dietary requirements are communicated and catered for.
• Lead cookery club sessions and support nursery activities.

Skills

Passion for nutrition

Great communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Haslemere Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £13.28 - £16 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We are looking for a flexible bright flex Early Years Chef, to join our Bright Horizons Haslemere.

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Chef you will prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage. You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams, and work in partnership with the team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet. You will also have an active role in leading cookery club sessions with the children, and support with other nursery activities, such as BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.