Early Years Chef

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Chef to join their vibrant nursery in West Dulwich. This exciting role involves preparing nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs are met, and leading fun cookery sessions. With a strong focus on healthy eating, you'll inspire the next generation while working in a supportive environment driven by teamwork and respect. Enjoy a range of benefits, including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities. 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 plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooking role, either domestic or commercial.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements and food allergies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Nutrition

Food Safety (CIEH L2)

Communication

Pressure Management

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons West Dulwich Day Nursery & Preschool, Old Church, 226c Gipsy Road, West Dulwich, London, SE27 9RB

Salary – Starting from £30,659.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full time - 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

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 West Dulwich Nursery based in SE27 9RB.

• Starting from £30,659.20 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

*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!

INDLEH

We look forward to receiving your application!