Early Years Chef

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Chef. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for children and leading cookery sessions. The ideal candidate should have experience in cooking, a passion for nutrition, and be able to manage various dietary requirements.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking roles, either domestic or commercial.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements, especially food allergies.
• Knowledge of COSHH.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for nutrition

Great communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above

Job description

Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery

Salary– From £27,617 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location– Portswood

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 Portswood 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

· Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.