Early Years Chef

Bright Horizons; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An early years childcare organization in Southampton is looking for a part-time Early Years Chef to prepare healthy meals for children. The role requires prior cooking experience, a passion for nutrition, and knowledge of dietary needs. You will lead cookery club sessions and support various nursery activities. Competitive salary starting at £13.28 per hour, with benefits like a 50% discount for childcare and a professional development program included. Apply today to make a difference!

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Qualifications

• Experience in a domestic or commercial cooking role.
• Passion for healthy eating and nutrition.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements, especially food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present age-appropriate food for children.
• Lead cookery club sessions with the children.
• Communicate dietary requirements with the team and parents.

Skills

Experience in a cooking role

Passion for nutrition

Ability to manage dietary requirements

Great communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery

Salary – From £13.28 per hour (dependant on qualification / s and experience)

Hours - Part time 16 hours per week (2 days)

Location – Southampton

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 a part time 2 days per week Early Years Chef to join our Southampton Day Nursery.

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

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!

INDSH

We look forward to receiving your application!