Early Years Chef

Bright Horizons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Chef, where your culinary skills will inspire healthy eating among children. This role offers the chance to create nutritious meals while engaging with young minds through cookery sessions. With a focus on teamwork and respect, you'll be part of a culture that values honesty and excellence. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, alongside benefits like childcare discounts and enhanced leave. If you're passionate about nutrition and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension

Financial and Wellbeing Benefits

Professional Development Access

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking roles, managing dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present age-appropriate food for children.
• Lead cookery club sessions and support nursery activities.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Nutrition Knowledge

Food Safety (CIEH L2)

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Pre School

Salary – £30,659 to £38,000 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Kingston Upon Thames

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 Kingston 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!

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