Bank Chef

TN United Kingdom; Haslemere; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Chef to create nutritious meals for children. This role involves preparing age-appropriate food, managing dietary needs, and promoting healthy eating habits within a vibrant nursery environment. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team culture, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on children's health and well-being. Join a company that values its employees and provides numerous benefits, including discounted childcare and professional development opportunities. If you're enthusiastic about nutrition and cooking, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Discounted childcare (40% for first child)

Smart Health access

Annual salary reviews

Employee Appreciation events

Development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for children in a nursery setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present age-appropriate meals for children.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met and communicated.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking in domestic or commercial properties

Nutrition knowledge

Food Safety (CIEH L2 or above)

Communication skills

Ability to manage dietary requirements

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Haslemere Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £12.44 - £15 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare, cook, and present age-appropriate food for all the children with minimum wastage
• Take responsibility to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams
• Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements
• Have an active role in leading the cookery club sessions with the children
• Support with other nursery activities e.g., BBQs, Fetes, and staff meetings
• Ensure stock levels are suitably managed and recorded, in line with company procedure
• Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents, to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

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

We look forward to receiving your application!