Early Years Chef

Bright Horizons; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Financial wellbeing benefits

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Brindley House Day Nursery in Beaconsfield is seeking an Early Years Chef to prepare and present meals for children, ensuring nutrition and portion control.

You will work 40 hours a week, 08:00-17:00, in a warm, supportive setting with a focus on the HEART values. A Food Safety Level 2+ and COSHH knowledge are required, with DBS clearance prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking role, domestic or commercial.
• Passion for nutrition and healthy eating.
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and allergies.
• Food Safety Level 2+ required from day one.
• COSHH knowledge and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for children.
• Lead cookery club sessions and support nursery activities.
• Communicate dietary needs clearly to teams and parents.
• Support with nursery events such as BBQs and fêtes.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition passion

Food safety knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

Food Safety L2+

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Brindley House Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £29,931 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | 08:00-17:00 | Permanent | Mon-Fri

Location – Beaconsfield , HP9 1PB

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’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Brindley House Day Nursery. The nursery is located in the centre of the beautiful market town of Beaconsfield, just a short 5 minute walk from Beaconsfield rail station and local shops. There is free staff parking on-site. The nursery has recently undergone a large renovation as is equipped with a good sized kitchen, sensory corners, imagination stations and a lovely outdoor garden for the children to enjoy.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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

*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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.