Early Years Chef

Bright Horizons; Caterham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Chef to prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for children in the nursery, focusing on healthy options and minimal waste.

You will ensure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams and parents, while leading cookery club sessions and supporting nursery activities such as BBQs, fêtes and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Safety certification (CIEH L2+).
• Ability to manage dietary requirements and allergies.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present age-appropriate meals for all children.
• Lead cookery club sessions.
• Support with nursery activities including BBQs, fêtes and staff meetings.
• Maintain food safety and waste control.

Skills

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Food safety certification (CIEH L2+)

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

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.

• 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 From £31,948 per annum
• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days
• Subject to T&Cs